Outbreak of Multidrug-Resistant Salmonella enterica Serotype Typhimurium Definitive Type 104 Infection Linked to Commercial Ground Beef, Northeastern United States, 2003-2004

Abstract

This first multistate outbreak of highly drug-resistant S. Typhimurium DT104 infection associated with ground beef highlights the need for enhanced animal health surveillance and infection control, prudent use of antimicrobials for animals, improved pathogen reduction during processing, and better product tracking and consumer education.