2008 Outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 Infections Linked to R & S Meat Hamburger, New York

A barbeque event at the Bay Club in Huntington, New York, was the source of E. coli O157:H7 infections for two families. A child from North Carolina had eaten a hamburger at the event and became ill three days later after returning to North Carolina. Another child, a Huntington, New York, resident, also became ill after eating a hamburger at the event. The meat for this event was produced by R & S Meat.

Overview

Outbreak began:July 2008
Affected country:US
States/territories:NY
Pathogen:E. coli O157:H7
Vehicle(s):Beef
Location(s):Private Club
Brand name(s):R & S Meat, Bay Club
Molecular test results:Not reported

Health impact

Total ill:2
Number hospitalized:2

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