2011 Outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 at a Day Care, Oklahoma

In May 2011 Tulsa, Oklahoma health officials investigated E. coli O157 illnesses in 4 children. Three of the children attended Boston Avenue Methodist Church Child Care Program. The fourth child was a sibling of one of the confirmed day care attendees. Health department investigators collected stool specimens from all students, teachers and staff. All were negative for E. coli O157. The day care kitchen was inspected and no errors were noted. There were dirty diaper changing pads in the a classroom used by two of the ill children. Investigators reached no conclusions as to the source of the outbreak.

Overview

Outbreak began:May 2011
Affected country:US
States/territories:OK
Pathogen:E. coli O157:H7
Vehicle(s):Unknown
Location(s):Child Care Facility
Brand name(s):Boston Avenue Methodist Church Child Care
Molecular test results:yes

Health impact

Total ill:4
Number hospitalized:2

Sources & documents

Outbreak documents