1996 Outbreak of Salmonella Heidelberg Infections at a Restaurant, Florida
An outbreak of Salmonella Heidelberg infections occurred among patrons of a Florida restaurant. Macaroni and cheese was the implicated vehicle. The same strain of Salmonella Heidelberg was isolated from the macaroni and cheese and case patients' stool samples. The environmental investigation revealed poor handwashing facilities and a possibility that the macaroni and cheese could have become cross-contaminated by contact with raw chicken.
Overview
| Outbreak began: | 1996 |
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| Affected country: | US |
| States/territories: | FL |
| Pathogen: | Salmonella Heidelberg |
| Vehicle(s): | Macaroni and cheese |
| Location(s): | Restaurant |
| Molecular test results: | Not reported |
Health impact
| Total ill: | 83 |
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| Number hospitalized: | 11 |
Sources & documents
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