Sarpy County, Nebraska, Roast Beef 2008
Roast beef that was served at a reception hall in Sarpy County, Nebraska, led to an outbreak of E.coli O157:H7. The meat was prepared at a private home and brought to the event. It was unclear whether the beef was contaminated during or after preparation.
- Outbreak began:
- March 2008
- Affected Country:
- US
- Affected States/Territories:
- Nebraska
- Organism(s):
-
- E. coli O157:H7
- Vehicle(s):
- Beef, Roast Beef, Whole
- Molecular Results Available:
- Unknown
- Test Results:
- None
- Location(s):
- Private Reception
- Brand Name(s):
- Total ill:
- 15
- 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:
- 3
- Any Deaths:
- Unknown
- Number Dead:
- Unknown
- Any References:
- Yes