1985 Outbreak of Salmonella Newport Infections Linked to Ground Beef, California
An outbreak of Salmonella Newport infections occurred in California. Ground beef was the implicated vehicle of infection.
Tags:
group+c2, salmonellosis, s.+newport, salmonella+newport, ground beef, hamburgerOverview
| Outbreak began: | December 1985 |
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| Affected country: | US |
| States/territories: | CA |
| Pathogen: | Salmonella Newport |
| Vehicle(s): | Beef |
| Location(s): | Unknown |
| Molecular test results: | Not reported |
Health impact
| Total ill: | 298 |
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| Number hospitalized: | 22 |
| Number of deaths: | 2 |
Sources & documents
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