2006 Outbreak of Salmonella Typhimuirum Infections Linked to Raw Milk or Queso Fresco, Pennsylvania
A confirmed outbreak of Salmonella Typhimurium infections occurred among people who had consumed raw, unpasteurized milk, or raw milk cheese (queso fresco), in private homes in Pennsylvania.
Tags:
group+b, s.+typhimurium, salmonella+typhimurium, salmonellosis, raw milk, unpasteurized milk, raw milk cheeseOverview
| Outbreak began: | August 2006 |
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| Affected country: | US |
| States/territories: | PA |
| Pathogen: | Salmonella Typhimurium |
| Vehicle(s): | Milk, Queso Fresco |
| Location(s): | Private Home |
| Molecular test results: | Not reported |
Health impact
| Total ill: | 20 |
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| Number hospitalized: | 2 |
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