2004 Outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 at a Restaurant, Washington
A confirmed outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 was associated with eating unpasteurized, raw milk, queso fresco cheese at a restaurant in Washington state.
Tags:
o157, h7, cheese, unpasteurized, dairyOverview
| Outbreak began: | May 2004 |
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| Affected country: | US |
| States/territories: | WA |
| Pathogen: | E. coli O157:H7 |
| Vehicle(s): | Queso Fresco |
| Location(s): | Restaurant |
| Molecular test results: | Not reported |
Health impact
| Total ill: | 3 |
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| Number hospitalized: | 2 |
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