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 |
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| 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 |
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| Number hospitalized: | 2 |
Sources & documents
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