2001 Outbreak of Yersinia enterocolitica Linked to Pork Chitterlings, Tennessee
A confirmed outbreak of Yersinia enterocolitica was associated with eating pork chitterlings at a private home in Tennessee.
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yersiniosis, yersinia+enterocolitica, chitterlingsOverview
| Outbreak began: | November 2001 |
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| Affected country: | US |
| States/territories: | TN |
| Pathogen: | Yersinia enterocolitica |
| Vehicle(s): | Pork |
| Location(s): | Private Home |
| Molecular test results: | Not reported |
Health impact
| Total ill: | 12 |
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| Number hospitalized: | 4 |
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