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| Salmonella Outbreak at Winslow AZ State Prison |
| By foodpoisoningbulletin.com- Linda Larsen |
| Published: 09/24/2015 |
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An “extreme” Salmonella outbreak has been reported at the Arizona State Prison Complex in Winslow. The outbreak occurred in the Kaibab and Coronado Units. Officials say that the outbreak has been contained as of September 7, 2015. All of the units are displaying “open” status as of September 23, 2015. PrisonTwo hundred forty of the 1,426 inmates experienced the symptoms of Salmonella food poisoning wins. The last time an illness was reported was on September 7. The Arizona Department of corrections worked with public health officials to contain the outbreak. On-site medical care was provided to sick inmates. Lab samples were sent offsite for analysis. The Salmonella was found in a tossed salad that was served to both units on August 31, 2015, according to Andrew Wilder, director of communications for the Arizona Department of Corrections. Inmates began getting sick on September 3, 2015, which is within the window of incubation time for this bacteria. Read More. |
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