2016 Outbreak of Clostridium perfringens, Monument, Colorado

In May 2016 Colorado public health officials investigated an outbreak of Clostridium perfringens in Monument, Colorado. The implicated meal date was May 16. There were 2 laboratory confirmed cases and 11 probable cases. No one was hospitalized. There were no deaths.

Overview

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

Health impact

Total ill:11

Sources & documents

Outbreak documents