2000 Outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 Infections Linked to Chicken, Arkansas
A confirmed outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 infections was associated with eating chicken at a restaurant in Arkansas.
Tags:
o157, h7, stec, poultryOverview
| Outbreak began: | May 2000 |
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| Affected country: | US |
| States/territories: | AR |
| Pathogen: | E. coli O157:H7 |
| Vehicle(s): | chicken |
| Location(s): | Restaurant |
| Molecular test results: | Not reported |
Health impact
| Total ill: | 36 |
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| Number hospitalized: | 14 |
Sources & documents
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