2007 Outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 Linked to Sirloin Ball Tip Steak, Minnesota
An outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 occurred in Minnesota. Sirloin ball tip steak was named as the vehicle of infection. The steaks had been purchased from the same retailer and likely originated from one of two beef processing companies in Kansas.
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o157, stec, sirloin steak, Sirloin ball tip steak, beef, SteakOverview
| Outbreak began: | July 2007 |
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| Affected country: | US |
| States/territories: | MN |
| Pathogen: | E. coli O157:H7 |
| Location(s): | Unknown |
| Molecular test results: | Not reported |
Health impact
| Total ill: | 3 |
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| Number hospitalized: | 3 |
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