2007 Outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 at Little Rosie's Mexican Taqueria, Alabama
An outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 occurred at Little Rosie's Mexican Taqueria in Huntsville, Alabama. The source of the outbreak was believed to have been shredded lettuce which became contaminated at the restaurant.
- Outbreak began:
- June 2007
- Affected Country:
- US
- Affected States/Territories:
- Alabama
- Organism(s):
-
- E. coli O157:H7
- Vehicle(s):
- Vegetable, Leafy Greens, Shredded Lettuce Cross contamination
- Molecular Results Available:
- Unknown
- Test Results:
- None
- Location(s):
- Restaurant
- Brand Name(s):
- Little Rosie's Mexican Taqueria
- Total ill:
- 26
- Number ill by Case Definition Known:
- Yes
- Number Laboratory Confirmed Cases:
- 26
- Number Probable Cases:
- 0
- Number Possible Cases:
- 0
- Anyone Hospitalized:
- Yes
- Number Hospitalized:
- 11
- Any Deaths:
- Yes
- Number Dead:
- 1
- Any References:
- Yes