A Salmonella outbreak in Finland, which affected more than 60 people, has been linked to sprouts.
The National Institute of Health and Welfare (THL) reported that 62 people in different parts of the country became ill from Salmonella Enteritidis in August and October.
In September, it was reported that authorities were investigating an increase in Salmonella Enteritidis infections.
In interviews by local authorities, 23 of 24 people said that they had eaten sprouts before getting sick.
THL surveyed salmonellosis patients in Finland to find out the extent and source of the epidemic. This survey was answered by 16 cases part of the Salmonella Enteritidis outbreak and 11 other controls infected with Salmonella.
People who became infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella Enteritidis had eaten sprouts more often than people who were not part of the outbreak.
Patients had eaten two different sprout products in the seven days before becoming ill. Both products had the same unnamed producer.
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