1998 Multistate Outbreak of Salmonella Baildon Infections Linked to Tomatoes
A multistate outbreak of Salmonella Baildon infections was attributed to the consumption of tomatoes. The tomatoes were traced to two packers in Florida. The tomatoes were likely contaminated at the farm level or during packing. Dicing and pooling of contaminated tomatoes may have played a role in amplifying the amount of contaminated tomato product.
Overview
| Outbreak began: | December 1998 |
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| Affected country: | US |
| States/territories: | AL, AZ, CA, GA, IL, KS, TN |
| Pathogen: | Salmonella Baildon |
| Vehicle(s): | Tomatoes |
| Location(s): | Restaurant, Residential Care Facility |
| Molecular test results: | Not reported |
Health impact
| Total ill: | 86 |
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| Number hospitalized: | 16 |
| Number of deaths: | 3 |
Sources & documents
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