2006 Outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 Infections Linked to Steak, Tennessee
A confirmed outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 was linked to eating sirloin steak while at a restaurant in Tennessee.
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o157, h7, stec, Steak, sirloin, sirloin steakOverview
| Outbreak began: | July 2007 |
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| Affected country: | US |
| States/territories: | TN |
| Pathogen: | E. coli O157:H7 |
| Vehicle(s): | Beef |
| Location(s): | Restaurant |
| Molecular test results: | Not reported |
Health impact
| Total ill: | 9 |
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| Number hospitalized: | 5 |
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