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Sweden has begun a case-control study to search for foods that the disease cases have eaten and which differ from what controls have eaten.
While in Denmark, a total of 20 people are part of the outbreak. The investigation shows that the source of infection was probably fresh spinach.
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Swedish health officials (Folkhälsomyndigheten) report investigating (computer translated) an outbreak of Yersinia enterocolitica cases throughout the country since March. Cases have been reported in nearly all regions of the country and affected adults the most.
The investigation into a foodborne source is ongoing with collaboration of the Public Health Authority, the National Food Administration, municipalities and the County Administrative Board.To date, 26 cases in ten regions have been confirmed in the outbreak. Another thirty cases are being investigated. Health officials say since the current outbreak strain of Y. enterocolitica type O3 has been found in different parts of the country, it is likely that a food borne infection will occur.
Sweden reports between 200 to 300 cases reported annually.
RASFF – Yersinia enterocolitica (present /25g) in raw carrots from Sweden in Latvia
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