1995 Outbreak of Salmonella Enteritidis Infections at a Wedding Reception, New York
Caesar salad dressing was implicated as the cause of a Salmonella Enteritidis outbreak among attendees of a wedding reception in New York State. The Caesar salad dressing had been prepared with raw eggs, olive oil, lemon juice, anchovies, Romano cheese, and Worcestershire sauce at 11:30 A.M. It remained unrefrigerated until it was served at the wedding reception at 6 P.M. No dressing was available for testing.
Tags:
group+d1, salmonellosis, s.+enteritidis, salmonella+enteritidis, salad dressing, Caesar Salad Dressing, raw eggsOverview
| Outbreak began: | June 1995 |
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| Affected country: | US |
| States/territories: | NY |
| Pathogen: | Salmonella Enteritidis |
| Vehicle(s): | Eggs |
| Location(s): | Wedding Reception |
| Molecular test results: | Not reported |
Health impact
| Total ill: | 28 |
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