Multistate Outbreak of Listeriosis—United States, 2000

Since May 2000, 29 illnesses caused by a strain of Listeria monocytogenes have been identified in 10 states. An investigative report of the outbreak is presented, which links these cases of listeriosis to eating deli turkey meat. A CDC editorial note is included.

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Published in:JAMA : the journal of the American Medical Association 2001-01, Vol.285 (3), p.285-286
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Bacteria
Epidemics
Food contamination & poisoning
Poultry
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Summary:Since May 2000, 29 illnesses caused by a strain of Listeria monocytogenes have been identified in 10 states. An investigative report of the outbreak is presented, which links these cases of listeriosis to eating deli turkey meat. A CDC editorial note is included.
ISSN:0098-7484
1538-3598
DOI:10.1001/jama.285.3.285