2002 Outbreak of Salmonella Typhimurium Infections at a Residential Treatment Facility, Wyoming

An outbreak of Salmonella Typhimurium occurred at the Normative Services residential treatment facility in Sheridan, Wyoming. Students, staff, and staff family members of the facility became ill. Statistical analysis showed that milk consumption at the facility’s brunch was associated with illness. Early Salmonella cases stemmed from milk consumption, but subsequent cases likely resulted from poor hygiene at the facility. It was not stated whether the milk was pasteurized or unpasteurized.

Overview

Outbreak began:September 2002
Affected country:US
States/territories:WY
Pathogen:Salmonella Typhimurium
Vehicle(s):Milk, Person to person
Location(s):Residential Care Facility
Brand name(s):Normative Services Residential Treatment Facility
Molecular test results:Not reported

Health impact

Total ill:116

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