Washington State Private Home Nachos 2007
A confirmed outbreak of Salmonella Typhimurium occurred in Washington state at a private home. Nachos were named as the vehicle of infection. Nachos usually contain tortilla chips, beans, cheese, and spices.
- Outbreak began:
- August 2007
- Affected Country:
- US
- Affected States/Territories:
- N/A
- Organism(s):
-
- Salmonella
- Vehicle(s):
- Nachos, Dairy, Cheese, Tortilla Chips, Snack
- Molecular Results Available:
- Unknown
- Test Results:
- None
- Location(s):
- Private Home
- 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:
- 4
- Any Deaths:
- Unknown
- Number Dead:
- Unknown
- Any References:
- Yes