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
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
Number hospitalized:16
Number of deaths:3

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