2007 Outbreak of Clostridium perfringens at Prison, New Jersey
A large outbreak of Clostridium perfringens occurred at a prison in New Jersey. A turkey ziti casserole was named as the vehicle of infection.
Tags:
c.+perfringens, turkey, prison, jail, casserole, new+jersey, pasta, zitiOverview
| Outbreak began: | May 2007 |
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| Affected country: | US |
| States/territories: | NJ |
| Pathogen: | Clostridium perfringens |
| Vehicle(s): | Pasta Dish |
| Location(s): | Prison |
| Molecular test results: | no |
Health impact
| Total ill: | 145 |
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