1992 Outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 Linked to Organic Produce, Maine
An outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 was attributed to eating a fresh vegetable from an organic garden. Cow manure had been used to fertilize the garden.
Tags:
o157, h7, vegetable gardenOverview
| Outbreak began: | 1992 |
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| Affected country: | US |
| States/territories: | ME |
| Pathogen: | E. coli O157:H7 |
| Vehicle(s): | Vegetable |
| Location(s): | Private Home |
| Molecular test results: | Not reported |
Health impact
| Total ill: | 4 |
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| Number of deaths: | 1 |
Sources & documents
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