2002 Outbreak of Salmonella Muenchen Linked to Pasta Salad, Washington DC
An outbreak of Salmonella Muenchen occurred in Washington, D.C. Pasta salad was named as the implicated vehicle of infection.
Tags:
group+c2, salmonellosis, s.+muenchen, salmonella+muenchenOverview
| Outbreak began: | June 2002 |
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| Affected country: | US |
| States/territories: | DC |
| Pathogen: | Salmonella Muenchen |
| Vehicle(s): | Pasta Salad |
| Location(s): | Unknown |
| Molecular test results: | Not reported |
Health impact
| Total ill: | 57 |
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| Number hospitalized: | 3 |
Sources & documents
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