2023 Outbreak of Salmonella Enteritidis Infections at a Restaurant, Alaska

In July 2023, public health officials at the Alaska Department of Health investigated an outbreak of Salmonella Enteritidis infections associated with a sit-down dining restaurant. Twenty-four people were ill. One person was hospitalized. No one died.

Menu items made with eggs were the implicated vehicles of transmission.

Overview

Outbreak began:July 2023
Affected country:US
States/territories:AK
Pathogen:Salmonella Enteritidis
Vehicle(s):Eggs
Location(s):Restaurant
Molecular test results:Not reported

Health impact

Total ill:24
Number hospitalized:1

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