2008 Outbreak of Staphylococcus aureus Infections, Hawaii
A confirmed outbreak of Staphylococcus aureus occurred among people who had eaten spaghetti at a restaurant in Hawaii. The spaghetti sauce was not described.
Tags:
s.+aureus, staph, spaghetti, pastaOverview
| Outbreak began: | August 2008 |
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| Affected country: | US |
| States/territories: | HI |
| Pathogen: | Staphylococcus aureus |
| Vehicle(s): | Spaghetti |
| Location(s): | Restaurant |
| Molecular test results: | Not reported |
Health impact
| Total ill: | 17 |
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