August 11 2011 Multistate Outbreak of Salmonella Bovismorbificans Linked to Contaminated Tahini Paste

• Organism:
• Salmonella Bovismorbificans

• Vehicle:
• Hummus

Twenty three people in 7 states and the District of Columbia were diagnosed with Salmonella Bovismorbificans between August 19 and November 21, 2011. Median age was 27 (age range 20-87). Among the 22 patients with exposure information, 20 (91%) repor…Read More »

• Tags:
• • group c2,
  • salmonella,
  • foodborne illness,
  • hummus,
  • bovismorbificans,
  • sesame seeds,
  • tahini