2007 Outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 Infections Linked to PM Beef Holdings Ground Beef, Minnesota
E. coli O157:H7 infections were traced to consumption of ground beef purchased at Byerly's and Lund's grocery stores in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The beef originated from PM Beef Holdings, a company located in Windom, Minnesota. The same strain of E. coli O157:H7 strain was isolated from case patients and consumer samples of ground beef.
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o157, stec, ground beef, hamburger, Byerly and Lund, PM Beef HoldingsOverview
| Outbreak began: | March 2007 |
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| Affected country: | US |
| States/territories: | MN |
| Pathogen: | E. coli O157:H7 |
| Vehicle(s): | Beef |
| Location(s): | Private Home |
| Brand name(s): | PM Beef Holdings, Byerly and Lund |
| Molecular test results: | Unknown |
Health impact
| Total ill: | 10 |
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| Number hospitalized: | 7 |
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