Foodborne Outbreak Investigations in Connecticut

The Connecticut Department of Public Health, Epidemiology and Emerging Infections Program collaborates with state partners, local health departments in CT, other state health departments, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to detect, investigate, control, and prevent foodborne disease outbreaks.

 

Connecticut participates in the CDC’s Foodborne Diseases Centers for Outbreak Response Enhancement (FoodCORE). The centers work together to develop new and better methods to detect, investigate, respond to, and control multistate outbreaks of foodborne diseases. Since 2012, Connecticut FoodCORE has hired students to provide additional epidemiologic capacity.

 

Outbreak Data

 

The CDC captures national foodborne outbreak data from local and state public health departments then analyzes and makes it publicly available online using the National Outbreak Reporting System (NORS) Dashboard. 

Additional information concerning collected data can be found on the following webpages:

 

Annual Summaries of Foodborne Outbreaks

 

Foodborne Disease Outbreaks - The 3 Types of Data Used to Link Illnesses to Contaminated Foods and Solve Outbreaks

 

Publications That Contain Data from the Foodborne Disease Outbreak Surveillance System, 2008-2014

 

Report to the Joint Standing Committee of the Connecticut General Assembly Having Cognizance of Matters Relating to Public Health - Foodborne Disease Outbreaks Originating from Public Eating Places - July 1, 2016

 

Surveillance for Foodborne Disease Outbreaks 

 

Selected Outbreak Investigation Summaries by Year

 

2020

An Outbreak of Sapovirus Associated with the Consumption of Raw Oysters

Outbreak of Salmonella Infections Linked to Small Pet Turtles

 

2019

 

Outbreak of Multidrug-resistant Campylobacter Infections Linked to Contact with Pet Store Puppies

 

Outbreak of Salmonella Infections Linked to Cut Fruit

 

An Outbreak of Norovirus Gastroenteritis Associated with a School Event, Connecticut, 2019

 

Outbreak of Multidrug-Resistant Salmonella Infections Linked to Contact with Pig Ear Dog Treats

 

Outbreak of Cyclospora Infections Linked to Fresh Basil from Siga Logistics de RL de CV of Morelos, Mexico

 

Outbreak of E. coli Infections Linked to Ground Bison Produced by Northfork Bison Distributions, Inc.

 

Outbreak of Salmonella Infections Linked to Whole, Fresh Papayas Imported from Mexico

 

Norovirus Outbreaks at a Food Service Establishment, Connecticut 2018-2019

 

Salmonella Infections Linked to Backyard Poultry

 

Outbreak of E. coli Infections Linked to Flour

 

Salmonella Infections Linked to Frozen Raw Tuna

 

2018

Investigation of a Norovirus Outbreak at a Summer Camp, Connecticut, 2018

 

Investigation of a Norovirus Outbreak at a Connecticut University, 2018

 

Outbreak of E. coli Infections Linked to Romaine Lettuce

 

Outbreak of Salmonella Infections Linked to Ground Beef

 

Outbreak of Multidrug-Resistant Salmonella Infections Linked to Raw Turkey Products

 

Outbreak of Multidrug-Resistant Salmonella Infections Linked to Raw Chicken Products

 

An Outbreak of Clostridium Perfringens Gastroenteritis Associated With a Restaurant, Connecticut, 2018

 

Multistate Outbreak of Cyclosporiasis Linked to Salads Sold at a Fast-Food Chain - United States, 2018

 

Multistate Outbreak of Salmonella Infections Linked to Contact with Live Poultry in Backyard Flocks, 2018

 

Multistate Outbreak of Salmonella Mbandaka Infections Linked to Kellogg's Honey Smacks Cereal

 

Multistate Outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 Infections Linked to Chopped Romaine Lettuce

 

Multistate Outbreak of Salmonella Infections Linked to Kratom 

 

Multistate Outbreak of Salmonella Typhimurium Infections Linked to Dried Coconut

 

2017

 

Campylobacteriosis Outbreak at a Wine and Food Festival Detected Using SaTScan™ - Connecticut, 2017

 

EPEC/EAEC - What the heck? An Outbreak Investigation Using Culture-Independent Diagnostic Testing (CIDT), Connecticut, 2017 

 

Multistate Outbreak of Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli O157:H7 Infections Linked to Leafy Greens (Final Update)

 

Multistate Outbreak of Salmonella Infections Linked to Coconut Tree Brand Frozen Shredded Coconut

 

Multistate Outbreak of Multidrug-Resistant Campylobacter Infections Linked to Contact with Pet Store Puppies

 

Multistate Outbreak of Salmonella Agbeni Infections Linked to Pet Turtles, 2017

 

 

2016

 

 

2015

 

 

2014

 

 

2013

 

 

2012

  

Other Resources and Helpful Sites

 

For local health departments 

• CT Reportable Infectious Diseases Reference Manual
• USDA Resources for Public Health Partners: Foodborne Illness Investigation (USDA-FSIS)

 

For the medical community (physicians, hospitals, laboratories)

Suspected foodborne outbreaks are Category 1 reportable condition. If you suspect a foodborne outbreak, contact:

 

For the public

• A-Z Index for Foodborne Illness (CDC)
• USDA Recalls and Public Health Alerts (USDA-FSIS)
• FDA Recalls, Market Withdrawals, & Safety Alerts (FDA)

If you have a complaint about a food service establishment, contact:

• Your local health department
• The Connecticut Department of Public Health, Food Protection Program (860-509-7297)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This page last updated 2/25/2020.