2007 Outbreak of Salmonella Typhimurium Infections Linked to Beef Meatballs, Pennsylvania
A confirmed outbreak of Salmonella Typhimurium occurred among people who attended a picnic. Beef meatballs were named as the vehicle of infection.
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group+b, s.+typhimurium, salmonella+typhimurium, salmonellosis, ground beef, meatballs, picnicOverview
| Outbreak began: | July 2007 |
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| Affected country: | US |
| States/territories: | PA |
| Pathogen: | Salmonella Saintpaul |
| Vehicle(s): | Beef |
| Location(s): | Picnic |
| Molecular test results: | Not reported |
Health impact
| Total ill: | 8 |
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| Number hospitalized: | 3 |
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