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 |
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| 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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