2006 Outbreak of Clostridium perfringens Infections Linked to Burritos, Arizona
A confirmed outbreak of Clostridium perfringens infections occurred among people who had eaten turkey burritos at a prison in Arizona.
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c.+perfringens, prison, burritos, turkey, correctional facilityOverview
| Outbreak began: | February 2006 |
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| Affected country: | US |
| States/territories: | AZ |
| Pathogen: | Clostridium perfringens |
| Vehicle(s): | Sandwich, Turkey |
| Location(s): | Prison |
| Molecular test results: | Not reported |
Health impact
| Total ill: | 249 |
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