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
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
Number hospitalized:8

Sources & documents

Recall notices
Report / reference links