Discussion
The results of our epidemiological investigation support the
hypothesis that bread from the food stand was responsible for this
outbreak. In addition, cases consuming the bread had clinical
symptoms and laboratory findings compatible with salmonellosis.
Seven out of 16 stool specimens as well as all four specimens of
bread ingredients grew Salmonella species. Taken together, these
findings suggest that Salmonella species was the likely aetiology of
the outbreak.