2008 Outbreak of Staphylococcus aureus Infections at a Church Event, Florida
A confirmed outbreak of Staphylococcus aureus occurred among people who had eaten ham or smoked turkey while at a church in Florida. S. aureus was isolated from leftover ham and turkey samples. Temperature control of the turkey and ham had not been monitored and was likely inadequate.
Tags:
s.+aureus, staph, poultry, ham, smoked turkeyOverview
| Outbreak began: | December 2008 |
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| Affected country: | US |
| States/territories: | FL |
| Pathogen: | Staphylococcus aureus |
| Vehicle(s): | Turkey, Pork |
| Location(s): | Church event |
| Molecular test results: | Not reported |
Health impact
| Total ill: | 30 |
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