1997 Outbreak of Hepatitis A Infections Linked to Stage Deli, Michigan
An outbreak of hepatitis A occurred among patrons of Stage Deli, in West Bloomfield, Michigan. Eating the deli's cole slaw was statistically associated with a risk of illness. It was unclear how the cole slaw became contaminated.
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hav, hep+a, delicatessen, deli, coleslawOverview
| Outbreak began: | September 1997 |
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| Affected country: | US |
| States/territories: | MI |
| Pathogen: | Hepatitis |
| Vehicle(s): | cole slaw |
| Location(s): | Delicatessen |
| Brand name(s): | Stage Deli |
| Molecular test results: | no |
Health impact
| Total ill: | 43 |
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| Number of deaths: | 1 |
Sources & documents
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