2000 Outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 Infections at a Childcare Facility, California
An outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 occurred at a Kindercare Day Care Center in Folsom, California. The cause of the outbreak was the use of the same sponge for both wiping down the diaper changing table and the table used for meals.
Tags:
o157, stec, KindercareOverview
| Outbreak began: | August 2000 |
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| Affected country: | US |
| States/territories: | CA |
| Pathogen: | E. coli O157:H7 |
| Vehicle(s): | Cross Contamination |
| Location(s): | Child Care Facility |
| Brand name(s): | Kindercare |
| Molecular test results: | Not reported |
Health impact
| Total ill: | 5 |
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