2006 Outbreak of Salmonella Infantis Infections at a Pancake Breakfast, Maryland
An outbreak of Salmonella Infantis occurred among people attending a benefit pancake breakfast on March 5, in Thurmont, Maryland, at the Trinity United Church of Christ. Sausage and meat pudding were named as the vehicles of infection. These originated from a Frederic County, 4-H Camp Center Country Butchering event; the sausage was confirmed to be contaminated with Salmonella bacteria.
Tags:
group+c1, salmonellosis, s.+infantis, salmonella+infantis, sausageOverview
| Outbreak began: | March 2011 |
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| Affected country: | US |
| States/territories: | MD |
| Pathogen: | Salmonella Infantis |
| Vehicle(s): | Sausage |
| Location(s): | Charity Event |
| Brand name(s): | Trinity United Church of Christ, Frederick County 4-H |
| Molecular test results: | Not reported |
Health impact
| Total ill: | 18 |
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