2008 Outbreak of Staphyloccous aureus at Claudia Sanders Dinner House, Kentucky
Staphylococcus aureus was confirmed as the cause of an outbreak at the Claudia Sanders Dinner House Easter Buffet in Shelbyville, Kentucky. Gravy was named as the vehicle of infection. The type of gravy was not described.
Tags:
s.+aureus, staph, buffet, Claudia Sanders Dinner HouseOverview
| Outbreak began: | March 2008 |
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| Affected country: | US |
| States/territories: | KY |
| Pathogen: | Staphylococcus aureus |
| Vehicle(s): | Gravy |
| Location(s): | Restaurant |
| Brand name(s): | Claudia Sanders Dinner House |
| Molecular test results: | no |
Health impact
| Total ill: | 142 |
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| Number hospitalized: | 4 |
| Number of deaths: | 1 |
Sources & documents
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