2005 Outbreak of Campylobacter jejuni Infections Linked to Peas, Alaska
A confirmed outbreak of Campylobacter jejuni infections was associated with eating peas that had been contaminated at the farm source in the Anchorage/Mat-Su Valley region of Alaska.
Tags:
campy, campylobacteriosis, campylobacter, peasOverview
| Outbreak began: | October 2005 |
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| Affected country: | US |
| States/territories: | AK |
| Pathogen: | Campylobacter |
| Vehicle(s): | Vegetable |
| Location(s): | Private Home |
| Molecular test results: | Not reported |
Health impact
| Total ill: | 19 |
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