1999 Outbreak of Salmonella Heidelberg at a Restaurant, Minnesota

An outbreak of Salmonella Heidelberg occurred at a Minnesota restaurant. The vehicle of infection was not known. The investigation revealed that 26 food workers were infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella Heidelberg.

Overview

Outbreak began:June 1999
Affected country:US
States/territories:MN
Pathogen:Salmonella Heidelberg
Vehicle(s):Ill foodhandler
Location(s):Restaurant
Molecular test results:Not reported

Health impact

Total ill:25

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