Salmonella Hypothesis Generating Questionnaire

Questionnaire Background for Interviewer

This questionnaire is designed to collect comprehensive information on possible risk factors for salmonellosis. It is designed for cluster/outbreak investigations where the source of infection is unknown, but the questionnaire could be applied to investigate sporadic cases. The exposure period for this questionnaire was extended to 7 days to reflect the observation that many Salmonella outbreaks have median incubations periods >3 days,

Data captured: – Case demographics – Food exposures

– Clinical information – Pet exposures

– Laboratory information – Other risk factors

Since outbreaks of salmonellosis are often linked back to contaminated food products, it is critical to collect as much detail as possible on food exposures. Therefore this questionnaire has both an open ended food history followed by a detailed check list of food items; this may seem repetitive but is used to ensure all possible food exposures are captured. Please collect as much details as possible for each item, including restaurant exposures. Also consider using a calendar to probe and collecting receipts, purchase data or loyalty cards if available.

The questionnaire is estimated to take 45 – 60 minutes to complete

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I. Case information

Case Name:	Proxy Name:
Health Card Number:
Street Address: City/Town: Postal Code:	Home phone: Work phone: Cell phone:
Physician:	Physician Phone:
Occupation:	Place(s) of employment:

II. Symptoms

Date of first symptom onset (dd/mm/yy): d_______ / m_______ / y______ Asymptomatic: ▢ Y ▢ N ▢ DK

Symptoms:

Diarrhea* ▢ Y ▢ N ▢ DK Fever ▢ Y ▢ N ▢ DK Abdominal cramps ▢ Y ▢ N ▢ DK

Bloody diarrhea ▢ Y ▢ N ▢ DK Headache ▢ Y ▢ N ▢ DK Nausea ▢ Y ▢ N ▢ DK

Vomiting ▢ Y ▢ N ▢ DK Other: ▢ Y ▢ N ▢ DK If other, specify:

*(3 or more loose stools in a 24 hour period)

Underlying conditions or medications that suppress the immune system (e.g. pregnancy, diabetes, cancer, steroids)? ▢ Y ▢ N ▢ DK

If yes, please specify:

III. Ill Contacts

Were any of (your/case’s) contacts ill with similar symptoms in the 7 days before (you/case) became ill? ☐ Y ☐ N ☐ DK If yes, can you tell me who?

*Contacts include household members, sexual partners, individuals who prepared food for (you/case), children or adults that (you/case) assisted with bathroom use or diaper change, or other individuals with whom (you/case) may have come into contact with their vomit and/or stool

Name:___________________________________________ Gender: Phone Number: ___________________________

Relationship to case:________________________________ Age: ________ Date of diarrhea onset: d____ / m____ / y______

Name:___________________________________________ Gender Phone Number: ___________________________

Relationship to case:________________________________ Age: ________ Date of diarrhea onset: d____ / m____ / y______

Name:___________________________________________ Gender Phone Number: ___________________________

Relationship to case:________________________________ Age: ________ Date of diarrhea onset: d____ / m____ / y______

Salmonella Hypothesis Generating Questionnaire

Section 1: Case information

Case Interviewed by:	Date of interview: d____ / m____ / y______
Health Unit/Authority:	Date reported to Health Unit/Authority: d____ / m____ / y______
Province/Territory:
Respondent was: ☐ Case ☐ Parent ☐ Spouse ☐ Caretaker ☐ Other, specify: ______________________________
Gender: ☐ M ☐ F ☐ Another Gender ☐ Not asked/Unknown	Age: _________

Section 2: Clinical information

Section 2. Clinical Information Provincial lab ID:
To be filled out by interviewer	Serotype:		Whole genome sequencing cluster code:
	Positive specimen type(s): ☐ Stool ☐ Blood ☐ Urine ☐ Other, specify: ______________		Date of first positive specimen collection: d_____ / m______ / y______
	Date of first symptom onset: d_______ / m_______ / y______ Asymptomatic: ☐ Y ☐ N ☐ DK		Date of diarrhea onset: d_______ / m_______ / y______
Admitted* to hospital because of the illness? ☐ Y ☐ N ☐ DK *Do not include individuals who visit an emergency room or outpatient clinic			Date of admission: d______ / m______ / y______ Date of discharge: d______ / m______ / y______ ☐ Still hospitalized
To be filled out by interviewer		Case deceased? ☐ Y ☐ N Date of Death: d______ / m______ / y______ If yes, was Salmonella infection the underlying/contributing cause of death? ☐ Y ☐ N ☐ DK If yes, was determination based on death certificate? ☐ Y ☐ N ☐ DK

Section 3: Travel information

In the 7 days before onset of illness, that is from d____/m_____/y_____ through d____/m____/y____, did (you/case) travel within or outside of Canada?

☐ Y ☐ N ☐ DK If yes: ☐ Within Province/Territory ☐ Other Province(s)/Territory(ies) ☐ Outside Canada

Specify travel destination(s) (country/town/resort):

Departure: d____ / m____ / y______ Return: d____ / m____ / y______

Section 4: Special Diets or Food Preferences

First I would like to ask some general questions about (your diet/case’s) diet and food preferences.

Are (you/case) a vegetarian? ☐ Y ☐ N ☐ DK

If yes, do (you/case) ever eat: Eggs ☐ Y ☐ N ☐ DK Dairy ☐ Y ☐ N ☐ DK Fish ☐ Y ☐ N ☐ DK

Poultry ☐ Y ☐ N ☐ DK Red meat ☐ Y ☐ N ☐ DK Other Meat ☐ Y ☐ N ☐ DK

If yes, specify: ________________

Are (you/case) allergic to any foods ? ☐ Y ☐ N ☐ DK If yes, specify which foods:

Are there any foods/food groups that (you/case) never eat? ☐ Y ☐ N ☐ DK If yes, describe:

In the 7 days prior to illness, were (you/case):

On a special or restricted diet? (e.g. raw food diet, vegan, diabetic diet, kosher, halal)

☐ Y ☐ N ☐ DK If yes, describe: ____________________________________________________________________________

Taking a dietary or nutritional supplement? (e.g. meal replacements, protein powder, vitamins, herbs, kratom)

☐ Y ☐ N ☐ DK If yes, describe (include purchase location): _____________________________________________________

Did you consume any bottled, pre-made health drinks? (e.g. Kombucha, coconut water)

☐ Y ☐ N ☐ DK If yes, describe (include purchase location): _______________________________________________________

Section 5: Foods eaten outside the home

In the 7 days prior to illness onset did (you/case) eat food outside home at a social gathering or at any of the following food establishments? (including food taken from a restaurant and eaten at home and samples eaten at establishments such as grocery stores)?

Type of Gathering/Establishment Name(s):			Details of food(s) eaten
Social gathering or event (e.g. family or friends house, snacks at work, conferences, wedding or parties) ☐ Y ☐ N ☐ DK If yes, are you aware of anyone else who became ill with diarrhea following the gathering? ☐ Y ☐ N ☐ DK If yes, number ill? ______	Event name/description: Location: Date of gathering: d______ / m______ / y______ Number attended:
Did you eat any fast food or at other restaurants? This could include food or drinks from a coffee shop, cafeteria, street vendor, concession stand or convenience stores. Also list any samples from a grocery store.
Food Establishment Name	Address/Location	Dates(s)	Food ordered/Eaten




Additional details from above-listed food establishments:

Section 6: Home Food Purchases

Where do (you/case) usually purchase food for home consumption? This includes grocery stores, farmers markets, specialty stores, food banks, or online purchases such as Amazon, Well.ca or other e-commerce.

*Consent form for collecting loyalty card information is available from your provincial/territorial health authority or PHAC

Store/website name:

Location:

Purchased food online (delivery or curbside pick-up) ☐ Y ☐ N ☐ DK

Are receipts, invoices, email notifications available? ☐ Y ☐ N ☐ DK

Loyalty Card? ☐ Y ☐ N ☐ DK

Would you be willing to share your loyalty card number and purchase information with us?

☐ Y ☐ N

Store/website name:

Location:

Purchased food online (delivery or curbside pick-up) ☐ Y ☐ N ☐ DK

Are receipts, invoices, email notifications available? ☐ Y ☐ N ☐ DK

Loyalty Card? ☐ Y ☐ N ☐ DK

Would you be willing to share your loyalty card number and purchase information with us?

☐ Y ☐ N

Store/website name:

Location:

Purchased food online (delivery or curbside pick-up) ☐ Y ☐ N ☐ DK

Are receipts, invoices, email notifications available? ☐ Y ☐ N ☐ DK

Loyalty Card? ☐ Y ☐ N ☐ DK

Would you be willing to share your loyalty card number and purchase information with us?

☐ Y ☐ N

Store/website name:

Location:

Purchased food online (delivery or curbside pick-up) ☐ Y ☐ N ☐ DK

Are receipts, invoices, email notifications available? ☐ Y ☐ N ☐ DK

Loyalty Card? ☐ Y ☐ N ☐ DK

Would you be willing to share your loyalty card number and purchase information with us?

☐ Y ☐ N

Additional details from above-listed stores. If applicable, include information on typical purchases from specialty/online stores, details on purchase method, and if the case is willing to share receipts, invoices, etc.

Section 7: Meal delivery kit purchase

In the 7 days prior to illness onset did (you/case) consume food prepared from a meal delivery kit (e.g., Goodfood, Hello Fresh, Chef’s Plate, Red Apron, etc)?

☐ Y ☐ N ☐ DK If yes please provide details below.

Purchase Information:

Meal names, consumption dates, ingredients and substitutions:

Name of company:

Date of delivery:

Are receipts, invoices, email notifications, or recipe cards available?

☐ Y ☐ N ☐ DK

Section 8: Seven Day Food History

I’d like to talk to you about the foods/drinks (you/case) consumed before (you/case) got sick. Starting with the day (you/case) first developed symptoms:

(Interviewer note: please probe regarding where foods were eaten and how they were prepared, e.g. prepared and eaten at home, eaten at a restaurant, take-out, ready-to-eat meal, frozen dinner, etc.)

Day of illness (dd/mm/yy) ▢ M ▢ T ▢ W ▢ Th ▢ F ▢ Sat ▢ Sun
Breakfast	Lunch	Dinner		Snacks

1 day before illness (dd/mm/yy) ▢ M ▢ T ▢ W ▢ Th ▢ F ▢ Sat ▢ Sun


2 days before illness (dd/mm/yy) ▢ M ▢ T ▢ W ▢ Th ▢ F ▢ Sat ▢ Sun
Breakfast	Lunch	Dinner		Snacks

3 days before illness (dd/mm/yy) ▢ M ▢ T ▢ W ▢ Th ▢ F ▢ Sat ▢ Sun
Breakfast	Lunch	Dinner	Snacks

4 days before illness (dd/mm/yy) ▢ M ▢ T ▢ W ▢ Th ▢ F ▢ Sat ▢ Sun
Breakfast	Lunch	Dinner	Snacks

5 days before illness (dd/mm/yy) ▢ M ▢ T ▢ W ▢ Th ▢ F ▢ Sat ▢ Sun
Breakfast	Lunch	Dinner	Snacks

6 days before illness (dd/mm/yy) ▢ M ▢ T ▢ W ▢ Th ▢ F ▢ Sat ▢ Sun
Breakfast	Lunch	Dinner	Snacks

7 days before illness (dd/mm/yy) ▢ M ▢ T ▢ W ▢ Th ▢ F ▢ Sat ▢ Sun
Breakfast	Lunch	Dinner	Snacks

Section 8: Food Exposures

INSTRUCTIONS TO READ TO CASE

I am interested in the food you ate during the 7 days before your illness onset date; that is from d____/m_____/y_____ through d____/m____/y____. For each food item please give me your best guess as to whether you ate the food, you’re not sure but you probably ate the food, or you did not eat the food. Please include food eaten on their own, or as part of a salad, sandwich, or dish.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR INTERVIEWER

For each food item that the case consumed ask follow up questions regarding the brand, location of purchase. Please select an answer for each question or indicate if question not asked

Yes – indicates case ate the food DK – indicates case doesn’t know if they ate the food

Prob. – indicates the case probably ate the food No – indicates case did not eat the food

	Yes	Prob	No	DK	IMPORTANT. Please complete in as much detail as possible Type / Variety / Brand	Where purchased or eaten: Specify grocery store or restaurant name
POULTRY
Any chicken (not including deli meat) If yes, please specify type(s) below	☐Y	☐P	☐N	☐DK
Store-bought breaded chicken (e.g. nuggets, strips, burgers)	☐Y	☐P	☐N	☐DK
Store-bought stuffed chicken products (e.g. chicken Kiev, chicken Cordon Bleu)	☐Y	☐P	☐N	☐DK
Ground chicken	☐Y	☐P	☐N	☐DK
Any chicken pieces or parts (e.g. roasted whole chicken, breasts, wings, thighs, in soups, or as part of a dish, not including deli meat) If yes, specify:___________________	☐Y	☐P	☐N	☐DK
Other chicken (not including deli meat) If yes, specify:___________________	☐Y	☐P	☐N	☐DK
Any turkey (not including deli meat) If yes, please specify type(s) below	☐Y	☐P	☐N	☐DK
Ground turkey	☐Y	☐P	☐N	☐DK
Any turkey pieces or parts (e.g. roasted whole turkey, breasts, wings, thighs, in soups, or as part of a dish, not including deli meat) If yes, specify:___________________	☐Y	☐P	☐N	☐DK
Other turkey (not including deli meat) (e.g. turkey bacon) If yes, specify:___________________	☐Y	☐P	☐N	☐DK
Other poultry (not including deli meat e.g. Cornish hen, duck) If yes, specify:___________________	☐Y	☐P	☐N	☐DK
EGGS AND EGG-CONTAINING DISHES
Eggs (e.g. scrambled eggs, omelets) If yes, specify ____________	☐Y	☐P	☐N	☐DK
Eggs consumed raw or undercooked (e.g. “runny” or “over-easy”), anything made with raw eggs (e.g. raw cookie dough, cake batter, sauces, homemade ice cream, mayo, salad dressing, or in a drink) If yes, specify:___________________	☐Y	☐P	☐N	☐DK
PORK
Any pork (not including deli meat) If yes, please specify type(s) below	☐Y	☐P	☐N	☐DK
Ham (not including deli meat)	☐Y	☐P	☐N	☐DK
Bacon	☐Y	☐P	☐N	☐DK
Ground pork	☐Y	☐P	☐N	☐DK
Any pork pieces or parts (e.g. pork roasts, ribs, chops, in soups, or as part of a dish, not including deli meat or ham) If yes, specify:___________________	☐Y	☐P	☐N	☐DK
Other pork (not including deli meat) If yes, specify:___________________	☐Y	☐P	☐N	☐DK
BEEF
Any beef (not including deli meat) If yes, please specify type(s) below	☐Y	☐P	☐N	☐DK
Any ground beef (e.g. hamburgers, lasagna, chili) If yes, specify:___________________	☐Y	☐P	☐N	☐DK
Hamburgers (e.g. hamburger patties) If yes, please specify type(s) below	☐Y	☐P	☐N	☐DK
Hamburgers home-made from ground beef	☐Y	☐P	☐N	☐DK
Store-bought frozen beef patties	☐Y	☐P	☐N	☐DK
Store-bought fresh beef patties	☐Y	☐P	☐N	☐DK
Hamburger from a restaurant	☐Y	☐P	☐N	☐DK
Any other ground beef (e.g. meatballs, chili, spaghetti) If yes, specify:___________________	☐Y	☐P	☐N	☐DK
Ground beef consumed raw or undercooked (e.g. undercooked hamburgers or kibbeh)	☐Y	☐P	☐N	☐DK
Whole cut beef (e.g. roasts, ribs, steaks, in soups, or as part of a dish, not including deli meat) If yes, specify:___________________	☐Y	☐P	☐N	☐DK
Veal	☐Y	☐P	☐N	☐DK
Other beef (not including deli meat) If yes, specify:___________________	☐Y	☐P	☐N	☐DK
OTHER MEAT/ANIMAL PRODUCTS
Any deli meats/cold cuts (e.g. Bologna, salami, pepperoni, turkey, ham) If yes, please specify type(s) below	☐Y	☐P	☐N	☐DK
Pre-packaged deli meat If yes, specify: ___________________	☐Y	☐P	☐N	☐DK
Deli meat sliced at the deli counter If yes, specify: ___________________	☐Y	☐P	☐N	☐DK
Hot dogs or corn dogs If yes, heated before eating ☐ Y ☐ N ☐ DK	☐Y	☐P	☐N	☐DK
Sausage If yes, please specify type(s) below	☐Y	☐P	☐N	☐DK
Beef sausage	☐Y	☐P	☐N	☐DK
Pork sausage	☐Y	☐P	☐N	☐DK
Chicken sausage	☐Y	☐P	☐N	☐DK
Turkey sausage	☐Y	☐P	☐N	☐DK
Other If yes, specify: ___________________	☐Y	☐P	☐N	☐DK
Dried/cured meat products (e.g. beef jerky, dried sausage, summer sausage) If yes, specify:___________________	☐Y	☐P	☐N	☐DK
Pâté/meat spread If yes, specify:___________________	☐Y	☐P	☐N	☐DK
Lamb	☐Y	☐P	☐N	☐DK
Goat	☐Y	☐P	☐N	☐DK
Any kind of game/country food (e.g. venison, pheasant, rabbit, caribou, seal, quail, moose, bison) If yes, specify:___________________	☐Y	☐P	☐N	☐DK
Any organ meats (e.g. liver, kidney, heart) If yes, specify:___________________	☐Y	☐P	☐N	☐DK
Shawarma/donair/gyro	☐Y	☐P	☐N	☐DK
Other meat, excluding fish/seafood If yes, specify:___________________	☐Y	☐P	☐N	☐DK
FISH AND SEAFOOD
Any fish (including fresh, canned, jarred, frozen) If yes, please specify type(s) below	☐Y	☐P	☐N	☐DK
Smoked fish (e.g. smoked salmon) If yes, specify:___________________	☐Y	☐P	☐N	☐DK
Fish – eaten raw (e.g. sushi, tartare, sashimi, ceviche) If yes, specify:___________________	☐Y	☐P	☐N	☐DK
Other fish (e.g. fresh, frozen, cooked, dried) If yes, specify:___________________	☐Y	☐P	☐N	☐DK
Any Shellfish If yes, please specify type(s) below	☐Y	☐P	☐N	☐DK
Mussels If yes, was it eaten raw ☐ Y ☐ N ☐ DK	☐Y	☐P	☐N	☐DK
Clams If yes, was it eaten raw ☐ Y ☐ N ☐ DK	☐Y	☐P	☐N	☐DK
Shrimp/Prawns If yes, specify:___________________ If yes, was it eaten raw ☐ Y ☐ N ☐ DK	☐Y	☐P	☐N	☐DK
Any oysters If yes, was it eaten raw ☐ Y ☐ N ☐ DK	☐Y	☐P	☐N	☐DK
Any other shellfish (e.g. scallops, cockles, crab, crayfish, lobster) If yes, specify:___________________ If yes, was it eaten raw ☐ Y ☐ N ☐ DK	☐Y	☐P	☐N	☐DK
Other seafood or seaweed products If yes, specify:___________________	☐Y	☐P	☐N	☐DK
DAIRY and DAIRY SUBSTITUTES
Pasteurized dairy milk If yes, specify:___________________	☐Y	☐P	☐N	☐DK
Unpasteurized (raw) milk If yes, specify:___________________	☐Y	☐P	☐N	☐DK
Non-dairy milk (e.g. soy, almond, coconut, rice, cashew, oat) If yes, specify:___________________	☐Y	☐P	☐N	☐DK
Other non-dairy products/substitutes (e.g. non-dairy, yogurt, sour cream, ice cream) If yes, specify:___________________	☐Y	☐P	☐N	☐DK
Powdered milk products (e.g. powdered milk, Carnation, Ovaltine)	☐Y	☐P	☐N	☐DK
Whipped/whipping cream	☐Y	☐P	☐N	☐DK
Sour cream	☐Y	☐P	☐N	☐DK
Ice cream/gelato If yes, specify:___________________	☐Y	☐P	☐N	☐DK
Frozen dairy desserts	☐Y	☐P	☐N	☐DK
Desserts containing milk or cream (e.g. cream filled pies/pastries, pudding) If yes, specify:___________________	☐Y	☐P	☐N	☐DK
Yogurt	☐Y	☐P	☐N	☐DK
Other dairy products If yes, specify:___________________	☐Y	☐P	☐N	☐DK
CHEESE
Any cheese If yes, please specify type(s) below	☐Y	☐P	☐N	☐DK
Cheddar cheese	☐Y	☐P	☐N	☐DK
Mozzarella cheese	☐Y	☐P	☐N	☐DK
Parmesan cheese	☐Y	☐P	☐N	☐DK
Gouda	☐Y	☐P	☐N	☐DK
Feta cheese	☐Y	☐P	☐N	☐DK
Any Brie, camembert or other soft cheeses If yes, specify:___________________	☐Y	☐P	☐N	☐DK
Any blue-veined cheese such as blue cheese or gorgonzola If yes, specify:___________________	☐Y	☐P	☐N	☐DK
Any cottage, ricotta or other fresh cheese If yes, specify:___________________	☐Y	☐P	☐N	☐DK
Any cheese made from goat/sheep milk If yes, specify:___________________	☐Y	☐P	☐N	☐DK
Any other cheese that is typically sold as a block or cut from solid blocks or wheels (e.g. Emmental, jarlsberg, monterey jack, havarti, colby, oka) If yes, specify:___________________	☐Y	☐P	☐N	☐DK
Processed cheese (e.g. sliced cheese, cheese string/tubes, from a jar) If yes, specify:___________________	☐Y	☐P	☐N	☐DK
Any cheese made with unpasteurized (raw) milk If yes, specify:___________________	☐Y	☐P	☐N	☐DK
Non-dairy cheese alternatives If yes, specify:___________________	☐Y	☐P	☐N	☐DK
VEGETABLES Include raw or cooked vegetables (exclude vegetables purchased canned)
Any tomatoes, including any in a dish or meal such as a salad, sandwich, burger or taco If yes, were they:	☐Y	☐P	☐N	☐DK
Cherry or grape	☐Y	☐P	☐N	☐DK
Any lettuce or leafy greens, including in a dish or meal such as a salad, sandwich, burger or taco If yes, please specify type(s) below:	☐Y	☐P	☐N	☐DK
Iceberg ☐ prepackaged ☐ loose/head	☐Y	☐P	☐N	☐DK
Romaine ☐ prepackaged ☐ loose/head	☐Y	☐P	☐N	☐DK
Spinach ☐ prepackaged ☐ loose	☐Y	☐P	☐N	☐DK
Mesclun lettuce/spring mix ☐ prepackaged ☐ loose	☐Y	☐P	☐N	☐DK
Kale ☐ prepackaged ☐ loose	☐Y	☐P	☐N	☐DK
Arugula ☐ prepackaged ☐ loose	☐Y	☐P	☐N	☐DK
Other lettuce/leafy greens If yes, specify: ___________________ ☐ prepackaged ☐ loose/head	☐Y	☐P	☐N	☐DK
Any commercially pre-packaged salad kits (e.g. in a bag or container, may include dressing, toppings), excluding prepared or ready to eat salads If yes, specify:___________________	☐Y	☐P	☐N	☐DK
Any store-bought prepared or ready to eat green salads (e.g. prepared Caesar, kale, garden, chef’s spinach) If yes, specify:___________________	☐Y	☐P	☐N	☐DK
Store-bought potato salad	☐Y	☐P	☐N	☐DK
Store-bought pasta salad	☐Y	☐P	☐N	☐DK
Store-bought other salad (e.g. Greek, quinoa, bean)	☐Y	☐P	☐N	☐DK
Any cabbage (e.g. whole, shredded cabbage, coleslaw) ☐ prepackaged ☐ loose/head	☐Y	☐P	☐N	☐DK
Coleslaw ☐ prepackaged ☐ homemade	☐Y	☐P	☐N	☐DK
Any microgreens or sprouts including in a dish or meal such as on a sandwich or salad (e.g, bean or alfalfa sprouts, broccoli microgreens) If yes, please specify type(s) below:	☐Y	☐P	☐N	☐DK
Microgreens	☐Y	☐P	☐N	☐DK
Alfalfa sprouts	☐Y	☐P	☐N	☐DK
Bean sprouts	☐Y	☐P	☐N	☐DK
Other sprouts If yes, specify:___________________	☐Y	☐P	☐N	☐DK
Cucumbers ☐ English ☐ Field ☐ Mini	☐Y	☐P	☐N	☐DK
Bell peppers (e.g. red, green, yellow peppers) If yes, specify:___________________	☐Y	☐P	☐N	☐DK
Hot peppers (e.g. jalapeno, serrano, habanero) If yes, specify:___________________	☐Y	☐P	☐N	☐DK
Celery	☐Y	☐P	☐N	☐DK
Carrots (not mini)	☐Y	☐P	☐N	☐DK
Mini/baby carrots	☐Y	☐P	☐N	☐DK
Peas (fresh, raw pea pods, snap peas, snow peas)	☐Y	☐P	☐N	☐DK
Green or yellow beans	☐Y	☐P	☐N	☐DK
Broccoli	☐Y	☐P	☐N	☐DK
Cauliflower	☐Y	☐P	☐N	☐DK
Radishes	☐Y	☐P	☐N	☐DK
Onions If yes, please specify type(s) below:	☐Y	☐P	☐N	☐DK
White/yellow onions	☐Y	☐P	☐N	☐DK
Green onions	☐Y	☐P	☐N	☐DK
Red onions	☐Y	☐P	☐N	☐DK
Other onions If yes, specify:___________________	☐Y	☐P	☐N	☐DK
Leeks	☐Y	☐P	☐N	☐DK
Fresh garlic (not powdered)	☐Y	☐P	☐N	☐DK
Fresh ginger (not ground)	☐Y	☐P	☐N	☐DK
Mushrooms	☐Y	☐P	☐N	☐DK
Zucchini	☐Y	☐P	☐N	☐DK
Other vegetables If yes, specify:___________________	☐Y	☐P	☐N	☐DK
Frozen vegetables	☐Y	☐P	☐N	☐DK
Fermented vegetables (e.g. kimchi, sauerkraut)	☐Y	☐P	☐N	☐DK
Vegetable juices (e.g. tomato juice, carrot juice) If yes, specify:___________________	☐Y	☐P	☐N	☐DK
FRUIT Include raw or cooked fruits (exclude fruits purchased canned)
Fruit salad/pre-cut fruit or fruit platter	☐Y	☐P	☐N	☐DK
Melon If yes, please specify type(s) below:	☐Y	☐P	☐N	☐DK
Cantaloupe ☐ Fresh ☐ Frozen	☐Y	☐P	☐N	☐DK
Honeydew melon ☐ Fresh ☐ Frozen	☐Y	☐P	☐N	☐DK
Watermelon ☐ Fresh ☐ Frozen	☐Y	☐P	☐N	☐DK
Other melons If yes, specify:___________________	☐Y	☐P	☐N	☐DK
Apples	☐Y	☐P	☐N	☐DK
Pears	☐Y	☐P	☐N	☐DK
Peaches ☐ Fresh ☐ Frozen	☐Y	☐P	☐N	☐DK
Nectarines ☐ Fresh ☐ Frozen	☐Y	☐P	☐N	☐DK
Apricots	☐Y	☐P	☐N	☐DK
Plums	☐Y	☐P	☐N	☐DK
Citrus fruits (e.g. oranges, grapefruit, lemons, limes) If yes, specify:___________________	☐Y	☐P	☐N	☐DK
Berries If yes, please specify type(s) below:	☐Y	☐P	☐N	☐DK
Strawberries ☐ Fresh ☐ Frozen ☐ Dried	☐Y	☐P	☐N	☐DK
Raspberries ☐ Fresh ☐ Frozen ☐ Dried	☐Y	☐P	☐N	☐DK
Blueberries ☐ Fresh ☐ Frozen ☐ Dried	☐Y	☐P	☐N	☐DK
Blackberries ☐ Fresh ☐ Frozen ☐ Dried	☐Y	☐P	☐N	☐DK
Other berries (e.g. cranberries, gooseberries, tayberries) If yes, specify:___________________	☐Y	☐P	☐N	☐DK
Bag of mixed frozen fruit or berries	☐Y	☐P	☐N	☐DK
Cherries	☐Y	☐P	☐N	☐DK
Grapes	☐Y	☐P	☐N	☐DK
Bananas	☐Y	☐P	☐N	☐DK
Mangos ☐ Fresh ☐ Frozen ☐ Dried	☐Y	☐P	☐N	☐DK
Papaya ☐ Fresh ☐ Frozen ☐ Dried	☐Y	☐P	☐N	☐DK
Kiwi	☐Y	☐P	☐N	☐DK
Pomegranate ☐ Fresh (including ready-to-eat seeds) ☐ Frozen	☐Y	☐P	☐N	☐DK
Pineapple	☐Y	☐P	☐N	☐DK
Coconut ☐ Fresh ☐ Frozen ☐ Dried/shredded	☐Y	☐P	☐N	☐DK
Avocado (including guacamole) ☐ Fresh ☐ Frozen	☐Y	☐P	☐N	☐DK
Olives	☐Y	☐P	☐N	☐DK
Other fruit If yes, specify:___________________	☐Y	☐P	☐N	☐DK
Unpasteurized apple cider or fruit juice If yes, specify:___________________	☐Y	☐P	☐N	☐DK
Smoothies made with fresh or frozen fruit or produce, made at home or purchased fresh-made from a store, restaurant, or café	☐Y	☐P	☐N	☐DK
Bottled, pre-made smoothie	☐Y	☐P	☐N	☐DK
HERBS AND SPICES
Fresh basil ☐ Thai ☐ Conventional	☐Y	☐P	☐N	☐DK
Fresh cilantro/coriander	☐Y	☐P	☐N	☐DK
Fresh parsley	☐Y	☐P	☐N	☐DK
Other fresh herbs (e.g. oregano, dill, mint, rosemary, chives, thyme) If yes, specify:___________________	☐Y	☐P	☐N	☐DK
Any dried herbs or spices If yes, specify:___________________	☐Y	☐P	☐N	☐DK
STORE-BOUGHT PREPARED SPREADS AND DIPS
Salsa ☐ Fresh (e.g. pico de gallo) ☐ In a jar or can	☐Y	☐P	☐N	☐DK
Hummus purchased from a store or a restaurant (excluding home-made)	☐Y	☐P	☐N	☐DK
Any other dip If yes, specify:___________________	☐Y	☐P	☐N	☐DK
FROZEN FOODS
Frozen pizza	☐Y	☐P	☐N	☐DK
Frozen pot pies	☐Y	☐P	☐N	☐DK
Frozen meals in a bag or box (e.g. stir fry, frozen dinners) If yes, specify:___________________	☐Y	☐P	☐N	☐DK
Frozen snack foods/appetizers (e.g. mozzarella sticks, jalapeno poppers, fries) If yes, specify:___________________	☐Y	☐P	☐N	☐DK
Other frozen foods, (e.g. desserts, waffles) If yes, specify:___________________	☐Y	☐P	☐N	☐DK
NUTS AND SEEDS
Any nuts on their own, mixed, as a butter/spread or home made nut milk, in granola bar, as a garnish or as part of a dish If yes, please specify type(s) below:	☐Y	☐P	☐N	☐DK
Peanuts (excluding peanut butter/spread)	☐Y	☐P	☐N	☐DK
Peanut butter/spread	☐Y	☐P	☐N	☐DK
Almonds (excluding almond butter/spread)	☐Y	☐P	☐N	☐DK
Almond butter/spread	☐Y	☐P	☐N	☐DK
Walnuts	☐Y	☐P	☐N	☐DK
Hazelnuts/filberts (excluding hazelnut butter/spread)	☐Y	☐P	☐N	☐DK
Butter/spread containing hazelnut (e.g. Nutella)	☐Y	☐P	☐N	☐DK
Cashews (excluding cashew butter/spread)	☐Y	☐P	☐N	☐DK
Pecans	☐Y	☐P	☐N	☐DK
Other nuts (e.g. macadamia, Brazil nuts, pistachios, pine nuts) If yes, specify:___________________	☐Y	☐P	☐N	☐DK
Nut paste, butter or spread (e.g. Brazil nut butter, pistachio butter) If yes, specify:___________________	☐Y	☐P	☐N	☐DK
Sunflower seeds	☐Y	☐P	☐N	☐DK
Butter or paste containing sunflower seeds	☐Y	☐P	☐N	☐DK
Sesame seeds	☐Y	☐P	☐N	☐DK
Tahini, halva, or other products made from sesame seeds, including homemade hummus	☐Y	☐P	☐N	☐DK
Chia seeds/ chia seed powder	☐Y	☐P	☐N	☐DK
Flax seeds/ flax seed powder	☐Y	☐P	☐N	☐DK
Other seeds (e.g. pumpkin seeds, poppy seeds) If yes, specify:___________________	☐Y	☐P	☐N	☐DK
DRIED/PROCESSED/OTHER FOODS
Any wheat flour (e.g. all-purpose flour used for baking, cooking, playdough)	☐Y	☐P	☐N	☐DK
Eat, taste, or lick any uncooked or unbaked dough or batter made with wheat flour (e.g. cookie dough, cake or muffin batter)	☐Y	☐P	☐N	☐DK
Any plant-based meat substitutes (e.g. tofu, veggie burgers or hotdogs) If yes, specify : __________________	☐Y	☐P	☐N	☐DK
Tofu	☐Y	☐P	☐N	☐DK
Other plant based meat substitute If yes, specify : __________________	☐Y	☐P	☐N	☐DK
Dried fruits (e.g. raisins, cranberries, apricots) If yes, specify:___________________	☐Y	☐P	☐N	☐DK
Granola bars, power bars or other protein bars If yes, specify:___________________	☐Y	☐P	☐N	☐DK
Chips or pretzels If yes, specify:___________________	☐Y	☐P	☐N	☐DK
Other prepackaged snack food (e.g. crackers, cookies, snack cakes) If yes, specify:___________________	☐Y	☐P	☐N	☐DK
Chocolate or chocolate-containing candy If yes, specify:___________________	☐Y	☐P	☐N	☐DK
Any food or drinks containing cannabis as an ingredient (e.g. brownies or other baked goods, gummies or candies, chocolate, oils, teas, juices or sodas, etc.) If yes, specify:___________________	☐Y	☐P	☐N	☐DK
Cold breakfast cereal If yes, specify:___________________	☐Y	☐P	☐N	☐DK
Hot breakfast cereal (e.g. oatmeal, cream of wheat, porridge) If yes, specify:___________________	☐Y	☐P	☐N	☐DK

Section 10: Risk Factors

Finally, I’d like to ask you about other exposures. In the 7 days before onset of illness did (you/case):

Live in a residential institution? ▢ Y ▢ N ▢ DK (e.g. Nursing home, long term care facility, prison, boarding school)		Name/location:
Attend a day care or day facility ? ▢ Y ▢ N ▢ DK (Child or adult)		Name/location :
Attend school ▢ Y ▢ N ▢ DK		Name/location:
Work/volunteer as a food handler ▢ Y ▢ N ▢ DK		Name/location:
Handle any raw chicken ? ▢ Y ▢ N ▢ DK		Handle any raw eggs? ▢ Y ▢ N ▢ DK
Use the following sources of drinking water? (check all that apply) ▢ Municipal ▢ Well/Private water source ▢ Bottled water, specify: ▢ Other, specify:
Swim in/go into the ocean, a lake, a river, a pool or a hot tub? ▢ Y ▢ N ▢ DK If yes, specify type of water source and location:
Have any contact with companion animals, or pets, (including cats, dogs, rodents, reptiles, amphibians, fish, birds, etc) or their waste (including feces, bedding, litter, aquariums, etc), either at home or outside of the home? ☐ Y ☐ N ☐ DK If yes, specify type of animal(s): _________________ location(s): _________________
Have any contact with farm animals, or livestock (such as cattle, goats, sheep, horses, chickens/chicks, petting zoos, etc) or wild animals (including wildlife, zoo animals, etc), or their waste (including feces, bedding, litter, etc)? ☐ Y ☐ N ☐ DK If yes, specify type of animal(s): _________________ location(s): _________________
Handle any animal foods/treats in the 7 days prior to illness onset? ▢ Y ▢ N ▢ DK
If yes did (you/case) handle:	Details (type, brand):
▢ Raw pet food
▢ Dry pet food
▢ Canned/wet pet food
▢ Treats derived from animal parts (e.g. pig ears, rawhide, cow hooves)
▢ Processed animal treats (e.g. chews, biscuits)
▢ Rodents/insects for reptiles
▢ Animal feed
▢ Other If yes, specify:

Section 11. Demographics

My final question asks about your race or racial background. In our society, people are often described by their race and consider themselves to be “White” or “Black” or “South Asian”. This information is being collected to understand who is being infected with Salmonella to help guide our investigation.

(Interviewer note: if a case is uncomfortable with answering, skip the question).

Which race category best describes you? Select all that apply from the options:

☐ Black (e.g. African, Afro-Caribbean, African Canadian descent)

☐ East/Southeast Asian (e.g Chinese, Korean, Japanese, Taiwanese, Filipino, Vietnamese, Cambodian, Thai, Indonesian, other Southeast Asian descent)

☐ Indigenous (e.g. First Nations, Inuk/Inuit, Métis descent): ☐ First Nations ☐ Inuk/Inuit ☐ Métis

☐ Latino (e.g. Latin American, Hispanic descent)

☐ Middle Eastern (e.g. Arab, Persian, West Asian descent – for example, Afghan, Egyptian, Iranian, Lebanese, Turkish, Kurdish)

☐ South Asian (e.g. South Asian descent-for example, East Indian, Pakistani, Bangladeshi, Sri Lankan, Indo-Caribbean)

Outbreak Toolkit

Salmonella Hypothesis Generating Questionnaire

Questionnaire Background for Interviewer

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I. Case information

II. Symptoms

III. Ill Contacts

Salmonella Hypothesis Generating Questionnaire

Section 1: Case information

Section 2: Clinical information

Section 3: Travel information

Section 4: Special Diets or Food Preferences

Section 5: Foods eaten outside the home

Section 6: Home Food Purchases

Section 7: Meal delivery kit purchase

Section 8: Seven Day Food History

Section 8: Food Exposures

Section 10: Risk Factors

Notes/General Comments