2009 Outbreak of Salmonella Heidelberg Infections, California
A confirmed outbreak of Salmonella Heidelberg infections occurred in California. The exposure locations were described as church or temple, restaurant, and workplace. The vehicle of infection was described as "specialty dishes/ethnic dishes." Further description of the dishes was not given.
Tags:
group+b, s.+heidelberg, salmonellosis, salmonella+heidelburg, ethnic dishesOverview
| Outbreak began: | December 2009 |
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| Affected country: | US |
| States/territories: | CA |
| Pathogen: | Salmonella Heidelberg |
| Vehicle(s): | Multiple Foods |
| Location(s): | Restaurant, Workplace, Church event |
| Molecular test results: | Not reported |
Health impact
| Total ill: | 22 |
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| Number hospitalized: | 4 |
Sources & documents
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