Outbreaks
US Marine Corps San Diego E. coli Outbreak
The Marine Corps San Diego and Camp Pendleton E. coli O157:H7 outbreak was reported in a CDC report by Amelia Keaton. In total, there were 62 confirmed cases, 62 probable, and 120 suspected cases. 30 people were hospitalized and 15 were diagnosed with HUS. Consumption of undercooked beef was found to be the probable cause of the outbreak. The beef and food services were provided by Sodexo, Inc. Cases were reported in October and November 2017. Case patients ranged from 17-28 year old.
