New York Hospital Tuna Salad 2008
During August, 2008, a listeriosis outbreak was first detected by infection control in a New York City (NYC) hospital. The initial investigation found three cases, however later two additional, earlier onset, cases were found. All of the ill had pre-existing medical conditions that affected the ability of their immune systems to fight infection. The Listeria outbreak strain was isolated from tuna salad prepared in the hospital kitchen.
- Outbreak began:
- June 2008
- Affected Country:
- US
- Affected States/Territories:
- New York
- Organism(s):
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- Listeria monocytogenes
- Vehicle(s):
- Seafood, Finfish, Tuna, Tuna Salad
- Molecular Results Available:
- Unknown
- Test Results:
- None
- Location(s):
- Hospital
- Brand Name(s):
- Product Subject to Recall:
- Unknown
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- Recall Links:
- None
- Total ill:
- 5
- Number ill by Case Definition Known:
- Yes
- Number Laboratory Confirmed Cases:
- 5
- Number Probable Cases:
- 0
- Number Possible Cases:
- 0
- Anyone Hospitalized:
- Yes
- Number Hospitalized:
- 5
- Any Deaths:
- Yes
- Number Dead:
- 3
- Any References:
- Yes