2021 Multistate Outbreak of Salmonella Enteritidis Infections Associated with Chicken
In 2021, public health officials investigated an outbreak of Salmonella Enteritidis infections associated with chicken. Fifty outbreak associated cases were identified. Fourteen people were hospitalized. No one died.
Tags:
salmonellosis, chicken, poultryOverview
| Outbreak began: | July 2021 |
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| Affected country: | US |
| States/territories: | CA, CT, HI, IN, IA, LA, ME, MA, MI, MN, MT, NH, NM, NY, OR, PA, TX, VA, WA, WV |
| Pathogen: | Salmonella Enteritidis |
| Vehicle(s): | chicken |
| Location(s): | Restaurant, Retail, Private Home |
| Molecular test results: | Not reported |
Health impact
| Total ill: | 50 |
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| Number hospitalized: | 14 |
Sources & documents
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