2008 Clostridium perfringens at a Prison, Lousiana

A confirmed outbreak of Clostridium perfringens occurred among people who had eaten stuffing at a prison in Louisiana. The stuffing ingredients were not described.

Overview

Outbreak began:November 2008
Affected country:US
States/territories:LA
Pathogen:Clostridium perfringens
Vehicle(s):stuffing
Location(s):Prison
Molecular test results:no

Health impact

Total ill:45

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