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 |
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| 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 |
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| Number hospitalized: | 1 |
Sources & documents
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