2011 Outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 Infections Linked to Tyson Fresh Meats Ground Beef, Ohio

An outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 infections was associated with eating ground beef in a private home in Butler County, Ohio. A consumer sample of leftover ground beef was tested and confirmed the presence of the outbreak strain of E. coli O157:H7. On September 27, Tyson Fresh Meats issued a voluntary recall of 131,300 pounds of ground beef. The recall involved beef sold as Kroger brands at Kroger Company supermarkets; Butcher's Beef at Food Lion supermarkets; and generic beef sold to Save-A-Lot, Spectrum Foods, Supervalu and the Defense Commissary Agency.

Overview

Outbreak began:September 2011
Affected country:US
States/territories:OH
Pathogen:E. coli O157:H7
Vehicle(s):Beef
Location(s):Private Home
Brand name(s):Kroger, Butcher's, D-0211, Tyson Foods, Inc.
Molecular test results:yes

Health impact

Total ill:4
Number hospitalized:1

Sources & documents

Recall notices
Report / reference links
Outbreak documents