2016 Outbreak of Clostridium perfringens, Denver, Colorado

In July 2016 Colorado public health officials investigated an outbreak of Clostridium perfringens at a catered meal served on July 15 at a private home. Interviews were conducted with ill and non-ill attendees, contacts of attendees as well as with staff and management at the catering company. Thirteen people reported symptoms including one person who was laboratory confirmed. No one was hospitalized and no one died.

Overview

Outbreak began:July 2016
Affected country:US
States/territories:CO
Pathogen:Clostridium perfringens
Vehicle(s):Unknown
Location(s):Private residence
Molecular test results:no

Health impact

Total ill:13

Sources & documents

Outbreak documents