Multistate Outbreak of Human Salmonella Heidelberg Infections Linked to Ground Turkey
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Outbreak Highlights, November 10, 2011 (FINAL Update)
- A total of 136 persons infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella Heidelberg were reported from 34 states.
- Collaborative investigative efforts of state, local, and federal public health and regulatory agencies indicated that ground turkey was the source of this outbreak.
- This particular outbreak appears to be over. However, Salmonella is still an important cause of human illness in the United States. More information about Salmonella, and steps people can take to reduce their risk of infection, can be found on the CDC Salmonella Web Page and the CDC Vital Signs Web Page.
- Timeline of Events: Multistate Outbreak of Salmonella Heidelberg Infections Associated with Ground Turkey—United States, 2011
- Go to November 10, 2011 for a full report.
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