2009 Outbreak of ETEC Infections Linked to Guacamole, Texas
A confirmed outbreak of Enterotoxigenic E. coli (ETEC) infections was associated with eating guacamole at a restaurant or a workplace in Texas.
Tags:
e.coli, ecoli, etec, vegetable, avocadoOverview
| Outbreak began: | July 2009 |
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| Affected country: | US |
| States/territories: | TX |
| Pathogen: | Enterotoxigenic E. coli. |
| Vehicle(s): | Guacamole |
| Location(s): | Restaurant, Workplace |
| Molecular test results: | Not reported |
Health impact
| Total ill: | 58 |
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