2020 Multistate Outbreak of Salmonella Paratyphi B var. L(+) tartrate + Infections
In 2020, a multistate outbreak of Salmonella Paratyphi B var. L(+) tartrate+ infections occurred in 4 states. The first cases occurred in July. Eighteen outbreak associated cases were identified. One person was hospitalized. No one died. Investigators described the source as smoothie bowls and smoothies.
Tags:
salmonellosis, beverageOverview
| Outbreak began: | July 2020 |
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| Affected country: | US |
| States/territories: | CA, MN, WA, WI |
| Pathogen: | Salmonella Paratyphi B |
| Vehicle(s): | smoothies |
| Location(s): | Restaurant |
| Molecular test results: | Not reported |
Health impact
| Total ill: | 18 |
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| Number hospitalized: | 1 |
Sources & documents
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