Outbreak ofListeria monocytogenesinfections linked to a pasteurized ice cream product served to hospitalized patients

Infectious Dose of Listeria monocytogenes in Outbreak Linked to Ice Cream, United States, 2015

The relationship between the number of ingested Listeria monocytogenes cells in food and the likelihood of developing listeriosis is not well understood. Data from an outbreak of listeriosis linked to milkshakes made from ice cream produced in 1 factory showed that contaminated products were distributed widely to the public without any reported cases, except for 4 cases of severe illness in per...

An outbreak of gastroenteritis linked to a buffet lunch served at a Canberra restaurant.

In 2013, an outbreak of gastrointestinal illness occurred following a buffet lunch at a restaurant in Canberra. An investigation was conducted to identify the cause of illness and to implement appropriate public health measures to prevent further disease. We conducted a retrospective cohort study via telephone interviews, using a structured questionnaire developed from the restaurant buffet men...

A Clockwork Orange--served with whipped cream?

Massive outbreak of antimicrobial-resistant salmonellosis traced to pasteurized milk.

Two waves of antimicrobial-resistant Salmonella typhimurium infections in Illinois totaling over 16 000 culture-confirmed cases were traced to two brands of pasteurized 2% milk produced by a single dairy plant. Salmonellosis was associated with taking antimicrobials before onset of illness. Two surveys to determine the number of persons who were actually affected yielded estimates of 168 791 an...

Ice cream.