1998 Outbreak of Salmonella Oranienburg Linked to Cantaloupe, Ontario
An outbreak of Salmonella Oranienburg occurred in Ontario, Canada. Cantaloupe consumption was a risk factor for illness.
- Outbreak began:
- Unknown 1998
- Affected Country:
- International
- Affected States/Territories:
- Not Applicable
- Organism(s):
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- Salmonella
- Vehicle(s):
- Fruit, Cantaloupe
- Molecular Results Available:
- Unknown
- Test Results:
- None
- Location(s):
- Unknown
- Brand Name(s):
- Product Subject to Recall:
- Unknown
-
- Recall Links:
- None
- Total ill:
- 22
- 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:
- No
- Number Dead:
- 0
- Any References:
- Yes
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- References:
- Deeks S, Ellis A, Ciebin B, Khakhria R, Naus M, Hockin J. 1998. Salmonella oranienburg, Ontario. Can Comm Dis Rep 24:177-9.
- http://www.fda.gov/Food/ScienceResearch/ResearchAr