2021 Outbreak of Shigellosis Associated with a Restaurant, Minnesota
In October 2021, public health officials in Minnesota investigated an outbreak of Shigella sonnei infections associated with a restaurant. The implicated vehicle of transmission was pork tacos (carnitas). Six people were ill. One person was hospitalized. No one died.
Overview
| Outbreak began: | October 2021 |
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| Affected country: | US |
| States/territories: | MN |
| Pathogen: | Shigella sonnei |
| Vehicle(s): | Tacos, Pork |
| Location(s): | Restaurant |
| Molecular test results: | Not reported |
Health impact
| Total ill: | 6 |
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| Number hospitalized: | 1 |
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