2009 Outbreak of Salmonella Enteritidis Infections at Stone Environmental Camp/Purity Spring Resort, New Hampshire

An outbreak of Salmonella Enteritidis infections occurred among campers at the Stone Environmental Camp in Madison, New Hampshire. Pudding was the vehicle of infection and was made with eggs. The outbreak strain of Salmonella was recovered from the immersion blender that had been used to make the pudding and from the pudding. The blender had been used to mix raw eggs. The food served at the camp had been prepared by Purity Spring Resort. Most of the ill were students and staff from Woodbury Middle School in Salem, New Hampshire.

Overview

Outbreak began:April 2009
Affected country:US
States/territories:NH
Pathogen:Salmonella Enteritidis
Vehicle(s):Eggs
Location(s):Camp
Brand name(s):Stone Environmental Camp, Purity Springs Resort
Molecular test results:Not reported

Health impact

Total ill:133
Number hospitalized:5

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