2009 Outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 Infections Linked to Homemade Ice Cream, Ohio
A confirmed outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 infections was associated with eating homemade ice cream in a private home in Ohio. The specific ice cream ingredients were not described.
Tags:
o157, h7, stec, ice cream, dairy, milk, homemade, dessertOverview
| Outbreak began: | August 2009 |
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| Affected country: | US |
| States/territories: | OH |
| Pathogen: | E. coli O157:H7 |
| Vehicle(s): | Dairy |
| Location(s): | Private Home |
| Molecular test results: | Not reported |
Health impact
| Total ill: | 11 |
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| Number hospitalized: | 4 |
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