2005 Multistate Outbreak of Listeriosis Linked to Turkey Deli Meat
A multistate outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes infections was investigated using a standard questionnaire. Cases all shared the same strain of Listeria monocytogenes. Cases were more likely than controls to have eaten turkey deli meat. Product traceback was initiated by the involved states and led to multiple turkey processing plants. No particular brand or process date could be identified so no product was recalled. Turkey deli meat had been identified as a source of Listeriosis in previous outbreaks, and it likely was the vehicle in this outbreak.
Overview
| Outbreak began: | June 2005 |
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| Affected country: | US |
| States/territories: | AZ, CA, CT, MO, NE, NY, NC, OH, TX |
| Pathogen: | Listeria monocytogenes |
| Vehicle(s): | Turkey Deli Meat |
| Location(s): | Retail, Delicatessen, Grocery store deli |
| Brand name(s): | Unknown |
| Molecular test results: | Not reported |
Health impact
| Total ill: | 13 |
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| Number hospitalized: | 13 |
| Number of deaths: | 1 |
Sources & documents
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