2021 Outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 Infections Associated with Salad, Kentucky
In September 2021, Kentucky public health officials investigated an outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 infections associated with a restaurant. The implicated vehicle of transmission was salad. Fifteen people were ill. Nine people were hospitalized. No one died.
Tags:
stec, lettuce, salad, leafy greensOverview
| Outbreak began: | September 2021 |
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| Affected country: | US |
| States/territories: | KY |
| Pathogen: | E. coli O157:H7 |
| Vehicle(s): | Leafy greens |
| Location(s): | Restaurant |
| Molecular test results: | Not reported |
Health impact
| Total ill: | 15 |
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| Number hospitalized: | 9 |
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