2021 Outbreak of Bacillus cereus or Clostridium perfringens at a Restaurant, Illinois

In July 2021, sixteen people became ill after eating, beef, cheese, and/or peppers at a restaurant in Illinois. The suspected etiology was Bacillus cereus or Clostridium perfringens. No one was hospitalized and no one died.

Overview

Outbreak began:July 2021
Affected country:US
States/territories:IL
Pathogen:Bacillus cereus, Clostridium perfringens
Vehicle(s):Beef, Cheese, peppers
Location(s):Restaurant
Molecular test results:Not reported

Health impact

Total ill:16

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