2007 Outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 Infections at Hoss Family Steak and Sea House Restaurants, Pennsylvania
An outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 occurred among patrons of the Hoss Family Steak and Sea House Restaurants in Pennsylvania. The central plant of HFX, Inc., prepared the beef for this Pennsylvania restaurant chain and appeared to be the source of the beef's contamination. The steaks that were recalled were those that had been tenderized or injected with solutions to enhance flavor. The process likely transferred contamination from the surface of the steaks to the inside of the steaks. The company distributed product to restaurants in Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia, however illnesses were known only to have occurred in the Hoss Family Steak and Sea House Restaurants in Pennsylvania.
Tags:
o157, stec, beef, Steak, needle tenderizedOverview
| Outbreak began: | March 2007 |
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| Affected country: | US |
| States/territories: | PA |
| Pathogen: | E. coli O157:H7 |
| Vehicle(s): | Beef |
| Location(s): | Restaurant |
| Brand name(s): | Beef Pattie, Beef Tender Tips, Beef Top Blade Flat Iron Steak, Bulk Stew Beef, Hoss’s Beef Sirloin Steak, House Cut Beef Sirloin Steak, Lee Gold, Little Hoss’s Beef Sirloin Steak, Oval Beef Pattie, Philly Style Beef Portion, Hoss Family Steak and Sea House Restaurant |
| Molecular test results: | Not reported |
Health impact
| Total ill: | 8 |
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| Number hospitalized: | 6 |
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