A report released Friday by the East Metro Health District found that the October outbreak of salmonella in Newton County was associated with consumption of pulled pork sold by the Covington Lions Club at Sherman's Last Burning. A total of 67 illnesses were reported among attendees at the event, which took place from Oct. 12-14 at the Newton County Fairgrounds. According to the report, stool cultures from 17 of the cases tested positive for Salmonella Newport.