2010 Outbreak of Salmonella Oranienburg Infections Linked to Green Onions, Ontario, Canada
An outbreak of Salmonella Oranienberg was linked to the consumption of green onions in Ontario, Canada. The green onions were sold through various outlets of the Highland Farms Supermarkets. They were sold unwrapped and held together with a rubber band without lot code stickers or other identification.
Tags:
group+c1, salmonellosis, s.+oranienburg, salmonella+oranienburg, green onionsOverview
| Outbreak began: | July 2010 |
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| Affected country: | Canada |
| Pathogen: | Salmonella Oranienburg |
| Vehicle(s): | onion |
| Location(s): | Retail |
| Molecular test results: | Not reported |
Health impact
| Total ill: | 25 |
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