2005 Outbreak of Salmonella Typhimurium at Casa Romero Restaurant, Illinois
An outbreak of Salmonella Typhimurium was attributed to improper cooking and poor hygiene at a Casa Romero Restaurant in Illinois. Several of the people infected were employees of the restaurant. A food worker was the likely source for the initial food contamination. The restaurant closed for two weeks after being notified of the outbreak and was told to alter its cooking and hygiene practices.
Tags:
group+b, s.+typhimurium, salmonella+typhimurium, salmonellosis, typhimurium, ill foodhandler, salsaOverview
| Outbreak began: | May 2005 |
|---|---|
| Affected country: | US |
| States/territories: | IL |
| Pathogen: | Salmonella Typhimurium |
| Vehicle(s): | Ill foodhandler |
| Location(s): | Restaurant |
| Brand name(s): | Casa Romero Restaurant |
| Molecular test results: | no |
Health impact
| Total ill: | 22 |
|---|
Sources & documents
| Report / reference links | ||
|---|---|---|