2008 Outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 Infections Linked to Ground Beef Consumed at Home, Colorado
Two people became ill due to E. coli O157:H7 after eating ground beef that had been eaten in a private home.
Tags:
o157, h7Overview
| Outbreak began: | May 2008 |
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| Affected country: | US |
| States/territories: | CO |
| Pathogen: | E. coli O157:H7 |
| Vehicle(s): | Beef |
| Location(s): | Private Home |
| Molecular test results: | Not reported |
Health impact
| Total ill: | 2 |
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| Number hospitalized: | 2 |
Sources & documents
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