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 |
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| 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 |
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| Number hospitalized: | 2 |
Sources & documents
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