Communicable diseases intelligence · 1996 · 22 citations · 0 references
Veterinary MedicineInfectious DiseasesMicrobiologyFoodborne Disease EpidemiologyMedical MicrobiologyOutbreak InvestigationFoodborne InfectionsFoodborne Outbreak InvestigationFoodborne PathogensFoodborne ZoonosesMicrobial ContaminationMicrobiological Food SafetyFoodborne Bacterial Disease EpidemiologyFoodborne Bacterial PathogensMicrobial Contamination Of ButterSalmonella In FoodsSalmonella InfectionsSalmonellosis DiagnosisSalmonellosis Surveillance
To date this year 36 cases of salmonellosis caused by Salmonella Mbandaka have been reported in Victoria and 18 cases in South Australia. Cases were identified between 24 February and 24 June 1996. This outbreak has been linked to peanut butter contaminated with Salmonella Mbandaka. (non-author abstract)