2011 Outbreak of E. coli O111 Infections Linked to J & B Meats Ground Beef, Ohio
J & B Meats recalled ground beef after an investigation into two cases of E. coli O111 linked the product to the illnesses. The beef had been sold to restaurants in the Cincinnati, Ohio, region.
Tags:
o157, h7, stec, ground beefOverview
| Outbreak began: | July 2011 |
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| Affected country: | US |
| States/territories: | OH |
| Pathogen: | E. coli O111 |
| Vehicle(s): | Beef |
| Location(s): | Restaurant |
| Brand name(s): | Sam's Choice Backyard Gourmet Beef Burgers, Topp's, J & B Brand |
| Molecular test results: | Not reported |
Health impact
| Total ill: | 2 |
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| Number hospitalized: | 2 |
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