2009 Outbreak of Salmonella Oranienburg Linked to New Orleans Jazz Festival, Louisiana

A multistate outbreak of Salmonella Oranienburg occurred among people who attended a jazz festival in New Orleans, Louisiana. The vehicle of infection was not known. Outbreak cases resided in 19 states.

Overview

Outbreak began:June 2009
Affected country:US
States/territories:LA
Pathogen:Salmonella Oranienburg
Vehicle(s):Unknown
Location(s):Festival
Molecular test results:Not reported

Health impact

Total ill:51

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