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Outbreak of staphylococcal food poisoning associated with precooked ham - Florida, 1997.

A party in St. John's County, FL, in Sep 1997 resulted in several reported cases of staphylococcal intoxication. Completed questionnaires from 98 of the party attendees indicated that 18 had become ill, and ham was viewed as the most likely source of the illnesses. A sample of the ham tested positive for staphylococcal enterotoxin type A. Further investigation revealed the possibility of improper ham preparation procedures. Food preparation safety is discussed.

On September 27, 1997, a community hospital in northeastern Florida notified the St. Johns County Health Department about several persons who were treated in the emergency department because of gastrointestinal illnesses ...

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