2008 Outbreak of Clostridium perfringens Infections at a Larimer County Jail, Colorado
A confirmed outbreak of Clostridium perfringens infections occurred at a prison facility in Colorado. Thirty-one people were ill. Chili was named as the vehicle of infection. The chili had been cooled too slowly after it had been cooked.
Tags:
c.+perfringens, clostridium+perfringens, prison, jail, colorado, chiliOverview
| Outbreak began: | February 2008 |
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| Affected country: | US |
| States/territories: | CO |
| Pathogen: | Clostridium perfringens |
| Vehicle(s): | Chili |
| Location(s): | Correctional Facility |
| Molecular test results: | Not reported |
Health impact
| Total ill: | 31 |
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