1984 Outbreak of Campylobacteriosis Linked to Salad, British Columbia, Canada
An outbreak of Campylobacter jejuni infections occurred among people who ate at a university cafeteria. The implicated vehicle was salad. The salad was possibly contaminated during poor food preparation and storage practices.
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campy, c.+jejuni, campylobacteriosis, campylobacter+jejuni, produce, leafy greens, lettuce, British ColumbiaOverview
| Outbreak began: | 1984 |
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| Affected country: | Canada |
| States/territories: | NA |
| Pathogen: | Campylobacter |
| Vehicle(s): | Salad |
| Location(s): | University cafeteria |
| Molecular test results: | Not reported |
Health impact
| Total ill: | 330 |
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