2008 Outbreak of Gastroenteritidis at a Banquet Facility, Arizona
A dual outbreak of Bacillus cereus and Staphylococcus aureus occurred among people who had eaten prime rib beef at a banquet facility in Arizona.
Tags:
b.+cereus, s.+aureus, staph, bacillus+cereus, prime ribOverview
| Outbreak began: | December 2008 |
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| Affected country: | US |
| States/territories: | AZ |
| Pathogen: | Staphylococcus aureus, Bacillus cereus |
| Vehicle(s): | Beef |
| Location(s): | Banquet Facility |
| Molecular test results: | Not reported |
Health impact
| Total ill: | 40 |
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