1999 Multistate Outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 Infections Linked to Ground Beef
A confirmed outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 was linked to the consumption of ground beef at restaurants. Ground beef was confirmed as the vehicle of infection.
Tags:
o157, stec, h7, ground beef, hamburgerOverview
| Outbreak began: | May 1999 |
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| Affected country: | US |
| States/territories: | MA, MN, NH |
| Pathogen: | E. coli O157:H7 |
| Vehicle(s): | Beef |
| Location(s): | Restaurant |
| Molecular test results: | yes |
Health impact
| Total ill: | 24 |
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| Number hospitalized: | 5 |
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