Multistate Shigellosis Outbreak and Commercially Prepared Food

Multistate Shigellosis Outbreak and Commercially Prepared Food

In 2000, shigellosis traced to a commercially prepared dip developed in 406 persons nationwide. An ill employee is suspected to have inadvertently contaminated processing equipment. This outbreak demonstrates the vulnerability of the food supply and how infectious organisms can rapidly disseminate t...

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Main Authors: Akiko C. Kimura, Kammy Johnson, Mary S. Palumbo, Jacqueline Hopkins, Janice C. Boase, Roshan Reporter, Marcia Goldoft, Karen R. Stefonek, Jeff A. Farrar, Thomas J. Van Gilder, Duc J. Vugia
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 2004-06-01
Series:Emerging Infectious Diseases
Subjects:
Disease outbreaks
Shigella infections
food contamination
food handling
Online Access:https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/eid/article/10/6/03-0599_article

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