2005 Outbreak of Salmonella Baildon at Cafe Santa Fe, Arkansas
An outbreak of Salmonella Baildon was associated with eating at a Benton, Arkansas, restaurant. During the investigation, the Arkansas Department of Health learned that two employees who had sought medical treatment for diarrhea or vomiting. Several unsafe food handling practices were also identified. Two major violations were noted: the dishwasher had not sanitized properly, and cool foods had been placed directly on a hot holding steamer without first being rapidly reheated to 165 F.
Overview
| Outbreak began: | April 2005 |
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| Affected country: | US |
| States/territories: | AR |
| Pathogen: | Salmonella Baildon |
| Vehicle(s): | Unknown |
| Location(s): | Restaurant |
| Brand name(s): | Cafe Santa Fe |
| Molecular test results: | Not reported |
Health impact
| Total ill: | 95 |
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| Number hospitalized: | 10 |