2011 Outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 Infections :Linked to Hamburger, France
Eight children were admitted to the hospital after eating hamburgers bought from the discount chain, Lidl, and developing infections caused by E. coli O157:H7. The outbreak strain was isolated from a consumer hamburger sample collected from an ill child's home. The contaminated hamburger was one of three production dates recalled by the manufacturer, La Societe SEB.
Overview
| Outbreak began: | June 2011 |
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| Affected country: | Other International |
| Pathogen: | E. coli O157:H7 |
| Vehicle(s): | Beef |
| Location(s): | Private Home |
| Brand name(s): | Steak Country chex Lidl |
| Molecular test results: | yes |
Health impact
| Total ill: | 8 |
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| Number hospitalized: | 8 |
Sources & documents
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