2009 Outbreak of Salmonella Typhimurium Infections Linked to Head Cheese, Missouri

A confirmed outbreak of Salmonella Typhimurium infections was associated with eating head cheese (a luncheon meat) consumed at a private home in Missouri.

Overview

Outbreak began:November 2009
Affected country:US
States/territories:MO
Pathogen:Salmonella Typhimurium
Vehicle(s):Meat
Location(s):Private Home
Molecular test results:Not reported

Health impact

Total ill:6
Number hospitalized:1

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