2021 Outbreak of Bacillus cereus Infections at a Prison, Kentucky
In February 2021, 324 people associated with a prison in Kentucky became ill after eating chicken, beans, and chili. The etiology was Bacillus cereus. No one was hospitalized and no one died.
Tags:
B. cereus, poultryOverview
| Outbreak began: | February 2021 |
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| Affected country: | US |
| States/territories: | KY |
| Pathogen: | Bacillus cereus |
| Vehicle(s): | chicken, Beans, Chili |
| Location(s): | Correctional Facility |
| Molecular test results: | Not reported |
Health impact
| Total ill: | 324 |
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