2007 Outbreak of Salmonella Heidelberg Infections at Taste of Chicago, Illinois
There was an outbreak of Salmonella Heidelberg among persons who ate at the Pars Cove booth at the Taste of Chicago event. No food handlers were implicated in the outbreak. The hummus shrazi, a fresh herb, tomato, and cucumber salad over a bed of hummus, was statistically associated with illness. This was the first Salmonella outbreak at this event in 20 years.
Tags:
group+b, s.+heidelberg, salmonellosis, salmonella+heidelbergOverview
| Outbreak began: | June 2007 |
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| Affected country: | US |
| States/territories: | IL |
| Pathogen: | Salmonella Heidelberg |
| Vehicle(s): | Hummus |
| Location(s): | Food Festival |
| Brand name(s): | Taste of Chicago, Pars Cove |
| Molecular test results: | Not reported |
Health impact
| Total ill: | 802 |
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| Number hospitalized: | 29 |
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