Yersinia enterocolitica outbreak associated with ready-to-eat salad mix, Norway, 2011

Emerg Infect Dis. 2012 Sep;18(9):1496-9. doi: 10.3201/eid1809.120087.

Abstract

In 2011, an outbreak of illness caused by Yersinia enterocolitica O:9 in Norway was linked to ready-to-eat salad mix, an unusual vehicle for this pathogen. The outbreak illustrates the need to characterize isolates of this organism, and reinforces the need for international traceback mechanisms for fresh produce.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Bacterial Outer Membrane Proteins / genetics
  • Child
  • Disease Outbreaks*
  • Female
  • Food Microbiology*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Norway / epidemiology
  • Serotyping
  • Yersinia Infections / diagnosis
  • Yersinia Infections / epidemiology*
  • Yersinia Infections / etiology*
  • Yersinia enterocolitica* / classification
  • Yersinia enterocolitica* / genetics
  • Yersinia enterocolitica* / isolation & purification
  • Young Adult

Substances

  • Ail protein, Yersinia enterocolitica
  • Bacterial Outer Membrane Proteins