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 |
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| 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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