2021 Outbreak of Shiga toxin E. coli Infections Associated with Carne Asada, Idaho
In May 2021, public health officials in Idaho investigated an outbreak of suspected Shiga toxin E. coli (STEC) among 2 people who ate at a restaurant. Neither person was hospitalized and neither person died. The suspected vehicle of transmission was carne asada.
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carne asadaOverview
| Outbreak began: | May 2021 |
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| Affected country: | US |
| States/territories: | ID |
| Pathogen: | Shiga toxin E. coli |
| Vehicle(s): | Beef |
| Location(s): | Restaurant |
| Molecular test results: | Not reported |
Health impact
| Total ill: | 2 |
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