2010 Outbreak of Non-O157:H7 E. coli Infections Linked to Consumption of Venison, Minnesota

An outbreak of non-O157 Shiga toxin–producing Escherichia coli occurred among students at a high school in Minnesota, in November 2010. The students had handled and consumed venison from a wild white-tailed deer in a high school class. Consuming undercooked venison and not washing hands after handling raw venison were associated with illness. E. coli O103:H2 (2 isolates) and non-Shiga toxin–producing E. coli O145:NM(1 isolate) were isolated from ill students and the venison.

Overview

Outbreak began:November 2010
Affected country:US
States/territories:MN
Pathogen:E. coli O103:H2, E. coli O145:NM
Vehicle(s):Venison
Location(s):School
Molecular test results:Unknown

Health impact

Total ill:29
Number hospitalized:2

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