1998 Outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 Infections Linked to Salad, California
Two people became ill with E. coli O157:H7 infections after eating salad at a California restaurant in 1998. No further details were available.
Tags:
o157, stec, salad, lettuce, leafy greensOverview
| Outbreak began: | May 1998 |
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| Affected country: | US |
| States/territories: | CA |
| Pathogen: | E. coli O157:H7 |
| Vehicle(s): | Salad |
| Location(s): | Restaurant |
| Molecular test results: | Not reported |
Health impact
| Total ill: | 2 |
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