2006 Outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 Linked to Vegetable Based Salads, Oregon
A confirmed outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 was associated with eating vegetable-based salads at a restaurant in Oregon. The vegetables were not identified.
Tags:
o157, h7, stec, vegetables, saladOverview
| Outbreak began: | November 2006 |
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| Affected country: | US |
| States/territories: | OR |
| Pathogen: | E. coli O157:H7 |
| Vehicle(s): | Vegetable Based Salads |
| Location(s): | Restaurant |
| Molecular test results: | Not reported |
Health impact
| Total ill: | 3 |
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| Number hospitalized: | 1 |
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