2007 Outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 Infections Linked to American Foods Group, LLC, Ground Beef, Illinois
American Foods Group, LLC, had processed ground beef that led to E. coli O157:H7 infections in 2 people in Illinois. Investigation by the Illinois Department of Public Health led to a recall of the tainted beef in November. The beef was produced on October 10 by the company and distributed to Indiana, Kentucky, Maryland, Ohio, Tennessee, Wisconsin and Virginia.
Tags:
E. coli O157:H7, stec, beef, ground beef, American Foods GroupOverview
| Outbreak began: | October 2007 |
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| Affected country: | US |
| States/territories: | IL |
| Pathogen: | E. coli O157:H7 |
| Vehicle(s): | Beef |
| Location(s): | Retail |
| Brand name(s): | American Foods Group, LLC |
| Molecular test results: | Not reported |
Health impact
| Total ill: | 2 |
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