2008 Outbreak of Salmonella Saintpaul Infections Linked to Ground Turkey

A confirmed outbreak of Salmonella Saintpaul infections occurred among people who had eaten ground turkey in private homes in the United States.

Overview

Outbreak began:April 2008
Affected country:US
States/territories:CO, CT, FL, IL, ME, MA, MI, NJ, NM, NY, OH, RI, VA
Pathogen:Salmonella Saintpaul
Vehicle(s):Turkey
Location(s):Private Home
Molecular test results:Not reported

Health impact

Total ill:26
Number hospitalized:1

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