2005 Outbreak of E. coli O169:H41 Linked to Olive Garden Restaurant, Oregon
A Gresham, Oregon, Olive Garden was identified as the source of an E. coli O169:H41 outbreak in April. When members of two families and a case unrelated to the families was reported, the health department investigated. No one food served at the restaurant was strongly associated with an increased risk of illness. It was suspected that a food worker had contaminated the food.
Tags:
E. coli O169:H41, Olive Garden, etec, enterotoxigenic+e.+coliOverview
| Outbreak began: | April 2005 |
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| Affected country: | US |
| States/territories: | OR |
| Pathogen: | E. coli O169:H41 |
| Vehicle(s): | Ill foodhandler |
| Location(s): | Restaurant |
| Brand name(s): | Olive Garden |
| Molecular test results: | Not reported |
Health impact
| Total ill: | 18 |
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