2007 Outbreak of Staphylococcus aureus at a Picnic, Illinois
A confirmed outbreak of Staphylococcus aureus occurred among people who ate at a picnic in Illinois. Pork barbeque was named as the vehicle of infection.
Tags:
s.+aureus, staph, barbeque pork, bbq, BBQ porkOverview
| Outbreak began: | June 2007 |
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| Affected country: | US |
| States/territories: | IL |
| Pathogen: | Staphylococcus aureus |
| Vehicle(s): | Pork |
| Location(s): | Picnic |
| Molecular test results: | Not reported |
Health impact
| Total ill: | 75 |
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