2021 Outbreak of STEC O157:H7 Infections Associated with Pork Shoulder, Tennessee
In May 2021, public health officials in Tennessee investigated an outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 infections associated with consumption of pork shoulder (pernil) served at a private home. Six people were ill. One person was hospitalized. No one died.
Overview
| Outbreak began: | May 2021 |
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| Affected country: | US |
| States/territories: | TN |
| Pathogen: | E. coli O157:H7 |
| Vehicle(s): | Pork |
| Location(s): | Private Home |
| Molecular test results: | Not reported |
Health impact
| Total ill: | 6 |
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| Number hospitalized: | 1 |
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