2006 Outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 Infections Linked to Ground Beef, New York Restaurant or Private Home 2 Ground Beef 2006
A confirmed outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 occurred among people who had eaten ground beef while at a private home or at a restaurant in New York state.
Tags:
o157, h7, stec, ground beef, hamburgerOverview
| Outbreak began: | March 2006 |
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| Affected country: | US |
| States/territories: | NY |
| Pathogen: | E. coli O157:H7 |
| Vehicle(s): | Beef |
| Location(s): | Private Home, Restaurant |
| Molecular test results: | Not reported |
Health impact
| Total ill: | 6 |
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| Number hospitalized: | 4 |
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