1999 Outbreak of Salmonella Hadar Infections Linked to Barbeque, Georgia
Patrons of a Georgia barbeque restaurant developed Salmonella Hadar after eating at the restaurant between September 10-12, 1999. The only food that was statistically associated with illness was barbeque pork. An identical strain of Salmonella Hadar was isolated from the stool of case patients and from leftover barbeque pork samples.
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group+c2, salmonellosis, s.+hadar, salmonella+hadar, bbq, Pulled pork, barbeque, barbeque porkOverview
| Outbreak began: | September 1999 |
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| Affected country: | US |
| States/territories: | GA |
| Pathogen: | Salmonella Hadar |
| Vehicle(s): | Pork |
| Location(s): | Restaurant |
| Molecular test results: | Not reported |
Health impact
| Total ill: | 58 |
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| Number hospitalized: | 25 |
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