September 16 2016 Outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 Associated with Louisburg Cider Mill Festival, Kansas
- Organism:
- E. coli O157:H7
- Vehicle:
- Unpasteurized apple cider
In October 2016 public health officials in Kansas and Missouri investigated an outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 among people who attended the Louisburg Cider Mill Festival held over two weekends in September and October, 2016. Fifty-six people reported il…Read More »
October 14 2014 Multistate Outbreak of Listeriosis Linked to Commercially Produced, Prepackaged Caramel Apples
- Organism:
- Listeria monocytogenes
- Vehicle:
- caramel apples
On December 19, 2014 the CDC announced a multistate outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes linked to commercially produced, prepackaged caramel apples. On February 12, 2015 the outbreak was declared to be over. A total of 35 people infected with the out…Read More »