2019 Outbreak of Salmonella Typhimurium Infections at The Grille at Gold Dust West, Nevada

In March 2019 the Nevada Division of Public Health investigated an outbreak of Salmonella Typhimurium infections linked to the Grille at Gold Dust West in Elko, Nevada. Thirty eight cases were identified. Of these, 29 were laboratory confirmed. Two of these were restaurant employees but they were not implicated as the source of the outbreak. Illnesses occurred between February 27, 2019 and March 16, 2019. Eggs were the suspected contaminated vehicle.

Overview

Outbreak began:February 2019
Affected country:US
States/territories:NV
Pathogen:Salmonella Typhimurium
Vehicle(s):Eggs
Location(s):Restaurant
Brand name(s):The Grille at Gold Dust West
Molecular test results:JPXX01.1333

Health impact

Total ill:38