2010 Outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 at Folklorama, Canada
An outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 occurred among people who attended the Folklorama in Winnepeg, Manitoba, Canada. The majority of the cases had eaten at the Russian Pavilion during the first week of August. The suspected vehicle of infection was fruit compote which was likely cross contaminated with raw meat juices.
Tags:
o157, stec, fruit, Winnepeg, Manitoba, cross contaminationOverview
| Outbreak began: | August 2010 |
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| Affected country: | Canada |
| States/territories: | NA |
| Pathogen: | E. coli O157:H7 |
| Vehicle(s): | Fruit Compote |
| Location(s): | Festival |
| Brand name(s): | Folklorama |
| Molecular test results: | Not reported |
Health impact
| Total ill: | 40 |
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| Number hospitalized: | 5 |