title: Foodborne nosocomial outbreak of Salmonella reading--Connecticut.
abstract: This report describes an outbreak of nosocomial salmonellosis associated with consumption of improperly thawed and cooked turkey. Although the outbreak occurred 1 year ago, this report is a timely reminder of the importance of proper cooking and handling of turkey--especially during the holiday season.
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D003237:Connecticut / Q000453:epidemiology; D003428:Cross Infection / Q000453:epidemiology*; D004196:Disease Outbreaks; D006801:Humans; D008460:Meat / Q000506:poisoning*; D012478:Salmonella Food Poisoning / Q000453:epidemiology*; D014422:Turkeys