2021 Multistate Outbreak of Salmonella Saintpaul Infections Associated with Tomatoes

In December 2021, public health officials investigated a multistate outbreak of Salmonella Infections associated with tomatoes. Sixty people were ill. Twelve people were hospitalized. No one died.

The setting was reported as "unknown."

Overview

Outbreak began:December 2021
Affected country:US
Pathogen:Salmonella Saintpaul
Vehicle(s):Tomatoes
Location(s):Unknown
Molecular test results:Not reported

Health impact

Total ill:60
Number hospitalized:12

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