2023 Outbreak of Staphylococcus aureus Infections Associated with Catered Food, Ohio

In August 2023, public health officials in Ohio investigated an outbreak of suspected Staphylococcus aureus infections associated with a caterer. Eleven people were ill. No one was hospitalized and no one died.

The vehicle of transmission was not reported.

Overview

Outbreak began:August 2023
Affected country:US
States/territories:OH
Pathogen:Staphylococcus aureus
Vehicle(s):Unknown
Location(s):Caterer
Molecular test results:Not reported

Health impact

Total ill:11

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