New iFSN infosheet: E. coli O157 outbreak linked to Georgia restaurant
Posted: July 18th, 2008 - 8:16pm by Ben Chapman
This week's iFSN infosheet focuses on an outbreak of E. coli O157 in Moultrie, Georgia at the Barbecue Pit Steak and Seafood restaurant. Twelve cases of E. coli (including four hospitalizations) O157 have been linked to the restaurant. This outbreak appears to be linked to the Nebraska Beef recall which has been connected to an additional 45 confirmed cases in Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, Utah and New York.The food safety infosheet targeting food handler food safety practices can be downloaded here.
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