2021 Outbreak of Shiga Toxin E. coli at a Restaurant and a Private Home, Texas
In May 2021, public health investigators in Texas investigated a foodborne illness outbreak of suspected Shiga Toxin E. coli (STEC). Four people were ill. One person was hospitalized. No one died. The setting was reported as Restaurant/Private Home.
The vehicle of transmission was not specified.
Overview
| Outbreak began: | May 2021 |
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| Affected country: | US |
| States/territories: | TX |
| Pathogen: | Shiga toxin E. coli |
| Vehicle(s): | Unknown |
| Location(s): | Restaurant, Private Home |
| Molecular test results: | Not reported |
Health impact
| Total ill: | 4 |
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| Number hospitalized: | 1 |
Sources & documents
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