2000 Outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 Infections Linked to Ground Beef, Minnesota
Consuming "Brand A" hamburger patties led to three confirmed cases of E. coli O157:H7. The same strain of E. coli O157:H7 was isolated from leftover hamburger patties and from intact packages. There was a recall of 30000 pounds of hamburger.
Tags:
o157, h7, stec, ground beef, hamburgerOverview
| Outbreak began: | August 2000 |
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| Affected country: | US |
| States/territories: | MN |
| Pathogen: | E. coli O157:H7 |
| Vehicle(s): | Beef |
| Location(s): | Unknown |
| Brand name(s): | Unknown |
| Molecular test results: | MN501 (Minnesota designation) |
Health impact
| Total ill: | 3 |
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Sources & documents
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