2007 Outbreak of Clostridium perfringens at a Prison, Colorado
A confirmed outbreak of Clostridium perfringens occurred at a Colorado prison. Chili with beans was described as the vehicle of infection.
Tags:
c.+perfringens, prison, jail, beans, chiliOverview
| Outbreak began: | September 2007 |
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| Affected country: | US |
| States/territories: | CO |
| Pathogen: | Clostridium perfringens |
| Vehicle(s): | Chili |
| Location(s): | Prison |
| Molecular test results: | no |
Health impact
| Total ill: | 125 |
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