1999 Outbreak of Salmonella Saintpaul Linked to Clover Sprouts, California
A batch of clover sprouts was contaminated with Salmonella Saintpaul and sickened northern California residents. The illnesses occurred between May 10 and 30.
- Outbreak began:
- May 1999
- Affected Country:
- US
- Affected States/Territories:
- California
- Organism(s):
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- Salmonella
- Vehicle(s):
- Vegetable, Sprouts, Clover Sprouts
- Molecular Results Available:
- Unknown
- Test Results:
- None
- Location(s):
- Restaurants, Other Locations
- Brand Name(s):
- Salad Cosmos, Sprout Medley
- Product Subject to Recall:
- Yes
-
- Recall Links:
- Unknown
- Total ill:
- 36
- 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:
- Yes
- Number Hospitalized:
- 2
- Any Deaths:
- No
- Number Dead:
- 0
- Any References:
- Yes