November 15 2015 Outbreak of Gastrointestinal Illness Linked to Unpasteurized Apple Cider, Illinois
- Organism:
- Cryptosporidium, non-O157 STEC
- Vehicle:
- unpasteurized apple cider
In November 2015 public health officials in Illinois investigated an outbreak of gastrointestinal illness among individuals who attended the Pike County Fall color Drive. An estimated 30,000 people attended the festival. One hundred four cases were i…Read More »
October 10 2010 Outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 Linked to Baugher's Orchard and Farm Unpasteurized Apple Cider, Maryland
- Organism:
- E. coli O157:H7
- Vehicle:
- Fruit or Vegetable Beverages, Juice, Apple, Cider, Unpasteurized
An outbreak linked to drinking Baugher's Orchard and Farm apple cider and E. coli O157:H7 was announced by the Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene on November 5, 2012. In total 7 patients were identified. Five patients were confirmed wi…Read More »