2021 Outbreak of Foodborne Illness Associated with a Fast Food Restaurant, Puerto Rico
In May 2021, public health officials in Puerto Rico investigated a foodborne illness outbreak associated with a fast-food restaurant. Three people were ill. One person was hospitalized and one person died. The implicated vehicle of transmission was a steak sandwich.
The etiology was not reported.
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beefOverview
| Outbreak began: | May 2021 |
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| Affected country: | US |
| States/territories: | PR |
| Pathogen: | Unknown |
| Vehicle(s): | steak sandwich |
| Location(s): | Restaurant |
| Molecular test results: | Not reported |
Health impact
| Total ill: | 3 |
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| Number hospitalized: | 1 |
| Number of deaths: | 1 |
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