1994 Outbreak of Salmonella Typhimurium Infections Linked to Raw Ground Beef, Wisconsin
Consumption of raw ground beef was suspected as the source of a tartrate negative, Salmonella Typhimurium outbreak in Wisconsin during the Christmas holiday. Consuming raw ground beef during the holidays was a practice brought from Europe. The auger housing for the grinder in the butcher shop had not been cleaned thoroughly. This likely led to ongoing contamination of the beef as it was ground.
Tags:
group+b, s.+typhimurium, salmonella+typhimurium, salmonellosis, ground beef, rawOverview
| Outbreak began: | December 1994 |
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| Affected country: | US |
| States/territories: | WI |
| Pathogen: | Salmonella Typhimurium |
| Vehicle(s): | Beef |
| Location(s): | Private Home, Retail |
| Molecular test results: | Not reported |
Health impact
| Total ill: | 158 |
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| Number hospitalized: | 17 |
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