1997 Wisconsin Eggs
Reported Salmonella Enteritidis infections had doubled during 1997 in Wisconsin. In particular phage type 13a was identified. However, during November, an outbreak of Salmonella Enteritidis, phage type 8, occurred among restaurant patrons who ate Eggs Benedict with hollandaise sauce. A case-control study revealed that eating raw or undercooked eggs, eating any eggs, or dining at the restaurant were associated with developing Salmonella Enteritidis infection. For three of eight outbreaks, the probable vehicle were foods containing eggs.
- Outbreak began:
- Unknown 1997
- Affected Country:
- US
- Affected States/Territories:
- Wisconsin
- Organism(s):
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- Salmonella
- Vehicle(s):
- Eggs, Hollandaise sauce, Egg Dishes, Eggs Benedict, Meringue topping, Omelet
- Molecular Results Available:
- Yes
- Test Results:
- Phage type 8
- Location(s):
- Homes, Restaurant, Nursing Home
- Brand Name(s):
- Product Subject to Recall:
- Unknown
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- Recall Links:
- None
- Total ill:
- 461
- Number ill by Case Definition Known:
- Unknown
- Number Laboratory Confirmed Cases:
- N/A
- Number Probable Cases:
- N/A
- Number Possible Cases:
- N/A
- Anyone Hospitalized:
- Unknown
- Number Hospitalized:
- Unknown
- Any Deaths:
- Unknown
- Number Dead:
- Unknown
- Any References:
- Yes