2006 Outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes Infections Linked to Cheese, Oregon
A confirmed outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes was linked to eating pasteurized cheese in a grocery store or in a private home in Oregon.
Tags:
listeriosis, l.+monocytogenes, pasteurized cheese, pasteurized, dairyOverview
| Outbreak began: | August 2006 |
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| Affected country: | US |
| States/territories: | OR |
| Pathogen: | Listeria monocytogenes |
| Vehicle(s): | Cheese |
| Location(s): | Private Home, Retail |
| Molecular test results: | Not reported |
Health impact
| Total ill: | 3 |
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| Number hospitalized: | 2 |
| Number of deaths: | 1 |
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