2023 Outbreak of Salmonella Infantis Infections at a Long-term Care Facility, Kansas

In September 2023, Kansas public health officials investigated a foodborne illness outbreak of Salmonella Infantis infections at a long-term care/nursing home/assisted living facility. Five people were ill. Three people were hospitalized. No one died.

The vehicle of transmission was not reported.

Overview

Outbreak began:September 2023
Affected country:US
States/territories:KS
Pathogen:Salmonella Infantis
Vehicle(s):Unknown
Location(s):Residential Care Facility
Molecular test results:Not reported

Health impact

Total ill:5
Number hospitalized:3

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