Brazilian Mangoes 1999
A nationwide outbreak of a single strain of Salmonella Newport was associated with the consumption of imported mangoes. The implicated mangoes were traced back to a single Brazilian farm. Salmonella and E.coli were isolated from water and other environmental samples of the farm. Water treatment was identified as a possible source of contamination. The mangoes destined for the US market were dipped in hot water, then cool water, a procedure that may have caused Salmonella on the surface of the fruit to be drawn inside. The hot dip water was not chlorinated. The cool dip water was chlorinated once a week; chlorine levels were not monitored. The mangoes were coated in wax mixed with chlorinated water. The farm also shipped mangoes to Europe. These mangoes did not receive the same hot/cold water bath treatment; the mangoes did not lead to illness in Europe.
- Outbreak began:
- November 1999
- Affected Country:
- US
- Affected States/Territories:
- California, New York, Minnesota, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Rhode Island, Georgia, Maine
- Organism(s):
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- Salmonella
- Vehicle(s):
- Fruit, Mango
- Molecular Results Available:
- Yes
- Test Results:
- Unknown
- Location(s):
- Many
- Brand Name(s):
- Total ill:
- 78
- Number ill by Case Definition Known:
- Yes
- Number Laboratory Confirmed Cases:
- 78
- Number Probable Cases:
- 0
- Number Possible Cases:
- 0
- Anyone Hospitalized:
- Yes
- Number Hospitalized:
- 15
- Any Deaths:
- Yes
- Number Dead:
- 2
- Any References:
- Yes