Salmonella Enteritidis Case Study
Case: Preventing Salmonella Enteritidis Outbreaks from Bean Sprout Consumers
Nelly Wong
Student ID#: 59238286
Public Health 2, Winter 2017
Dr. Zuzana Bic
Step 1: Gather Background Information
1.1 Background / Why Problem Exists The case study on the Multistate Outbreak of Salmonella Enteritidis Infections Linked to Bean Sprouts tackles the problem of infections from eating bean sprouts. In the end of 2014, there was an outbreak of Salmonella Enteritidis (SE) reported amongst 12 states in America. Through thorough investigation resulting in the Wonton Foods, Inc. being the source of the outbreak, findings showed that their growth process produced bacteria growth in the bean sprouts (CDC, 2015). This health problem is prevalent …show more content…
A weakness in this group organization is that no matter the efforts in investigation or prevention, sprouts are a known source of food-borne illness. An opportunity for these organizations to better prevent these illnesses is to educate the public in food safety practices. A threat for this group would be the minimal efforts towards foodborne illnesses because of how common it occurs.
2.3 Evaluate Mission / Goals of Organizations Although there were many people involved in this case, the CDC was the main organization reporting and investigating the case. The CDC’s mission and goal is to protect America’s health from disease and provide for its security and safety (CDC, 2014). The CDC actively looks out for the health of the American people while treating each and everyone as equals with honesty and respect. They also try to promote the community and environment in active participation to better the health of its people.
Step 3: Prioritize
Nelly Wong
Student ID#: 59238286
Public Health 2, Winter 2017
Dr. Zuzana Bic
Step 1: Gather Background Information
1.1 Background / Why Problem Exists The case study on the Multistate Outbreak of Salmonella Enteritidis Infections Linked to Bean Sprouts tackles the problem of infections from eating bean sprouts. In the end of 2014, there was an outbreak of Salmonella Enteritidis (SE) reported amongst 12 states in America. Through thorough investigation resulting in the Wonton Foods, Inc. being the source of the outbreak, findings showed that their growth process produced bacteria growth in the bean sprouts (CDC, 2015). This health problem is prevalent …show more content…
A weakness in this group organization is that no matter the efforts in investigation or prevention, sprouts are a known source of food-borne illness. An opportunity for these organizations to better prevent these illnesses is to educate the public in food safety practices. A threat for this group would be the minimal efforts towards foodborne illnesses because of how common it occurs.
2.3 Evaluate Mission / Goals of Organizations Although there were many people involved in this case, the CDC was the main organization reporting and investigating the case. The CDC’s mission and goal is to protect America’s health from disease and provide for its security and safety (CDC, 2014). The CDC actively looks out for the health of the American people while treating each and everyone as equals with honesty and respect. They also try to promote the community and environment in active participation to better the health of its people.
Step 3: Prioritize