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  • Title: A foodborne outbreak of Salmonella infection due to overproduction of egg-containing foods for a festival.
    Author: Camps N, Domínguez A, Company M, Pérez M, Pardos J, Llobet T, Usera MA, Salleras L, Working Group for the Investigation of the Outbreak of Salmonellosis in Torroella de Montgri.
    Journal: Epidemiol Infect; 2005 Oct; 133(5):817-22. PubMed ID: 16181500.
    Abstract:
    A large outbreak of gastroenteritis occurred in Catalonia in June 2002 with 1435 cases and 117 hospitalizations. Consumption of a hard pastry with vanilla cream was strongly associated with illness. Stool samples from cases and food-handlers were analysed. The premises of the food manufacturer were inspected and food samples were taken for microbiological analysis. Salmonella serotype Enteriditis was isolated from 154 cases, three food-handlers and nine food samples. Outbreak-associated strains showed a coincident phage type, antibiotype and pulse-field gel electrophoresis pattern. Inadequate handling of foods containing eggs occurred because the establishment exceeded its safe food production capacity to meet demand for the pastry, which was consumed on the day of a traditional festival. Excessive production of foods for holidays or special events represents a potential public health threat.
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