2007 Outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 Infections Linked to Ground Beef California
A confirmed outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 infections was linked to eating ground beef in private homes in California.
Tags:
o157, h7Overview
| Outbreak began: | September 2007 |
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| Affected country: | US |
| States/territories: | CA |
| Pathogen: | E. coli O157:H7 |
| Vehicle(s): | Beef |
| Location(s): | Private Home |
| Molecular test results: | Not reported |
Health impact
| Total ill: | 5 |
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| Number hospitalized: | 2 |
Sources & documents
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