2009 Outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 Infections Linked to Ground Beef, New York
A confirmed outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 infections occurred in New York state. The vehicle of infection was ground beef. The exposure location was not described.
Tags:
o157, h7, stec, ground beef, hamburgerOverview
| Outbreak began: | July 2009 |
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| Affected country: | US |
| States/territories: | NY |
| Pathogen: | E. coli O157:H7 |
| Vehicle(s): | Beef |
| Location(s): | Unknown |
| Molecular test results: | Not reported |
Health impact
| Total ill: | 2 |
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| Number hospitalized: | 2 |
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