2009 Multi-Pathogen Outbreak Linked to Catered Pork, Puerto Rico
A multi-pathogen outbreak of Bacillus cereus, Enterobacter, and Staphylococcus aureus infections occurred among people who had eaten pork prepared by a caterer in Puerto Rico.
Tags:
b.+cereus, s.+aureus, staph, bacillus+cereus, enterobacterOverview
| Outbreak began: | June 2009 |
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| Affected country: | US |
| States/territories: | PR |
| Pathogen: | Staphylococcus aureus, Bacillus cereus, Enterobacter |
| Vehicle(s): | Pork |
| Location(s): | Catered Event |
| Molecular test results: | Not reported |
Health impact
| Total ill: | 18 |
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