2021 Outbreak of Campylobacteriosis Associated with Consumption of Kitfo Sold at a Grocery Store, Ohio

In June 2021, public health officials investigated an outbreak of Campylobacter infections associated with consumption of Kitfo sold at a grocery store. Three people were ill. No one was hospitalized and no one died.

Kitfo is a dish made with raw or rare ground beef and spices.

Overview

Outbreak began:June 2021
Affected country:US
States/territories:OH
Pathogen:Campylobacter
Vehicle(s):Beef
Location(s):Retail
Molecular test results:Not reported

Health impact

Total ill:3

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