2001•Emerging infectious diseasesOpen access
A Multistate Outbreak of Salmonella enterica Serotype Baildon Associated with Domestic Raw Tomatoes
Kate Cummings, Elizabeth Barrett, Janet C. Mohle‐Boetani, J. T. Brooks, Jeff Farrar, T K Hunt, Anthony E. Fiore, Ken Komatsu, S. Benson Werner, Laurence Slutsker
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Abstract
Salmonella enterica serotype Baildon, a rare serotype, was recovered from 86 persons in eight states; 87% of illnesses began during a 3-week period ending January 9, 1999. Raw restaurant-prepared tomatoes were implicated in multiple case-control studies. Contamination likely occurred on the farm or during packing; more effective disinfection and prevention strategies are needed.