2000 Multistate Outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 Infections at a Camp
A confirmed outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 infections was associated with eating ground beef at a camp. The camp name and location were not given. Cases were from multiple states, but the involved states could not be determined.
Tags:
o157, h7, stec, ground beef, hamburgerOverview
| Outbreak began: | July 2000 |
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| Affected country: | US |
| States/territories: | NH, VT |
| Pathogen: | E. coli O157:H7 |
| Vehicle(s): | Beef |
| Location(s): | Camp |
| Molecular test results: | Not reported |
Health impact
| Total ill: | 15 |
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Sources & documents
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