2021 Outbreak of Clostridium perfringens Associated with a Restaurant in Pierce County, Washington
Public health investigators in Pierce County, Washington reported an outbreak of Clostridium perfringens associated with multiple foods including broccoli, almond chicken and fried rice. The outbreak occurred in October 2021. Five people were ill. No one was hospitalized and no one died.
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C. perfringensOverview
| Outbreak began: | October 2021 |
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| Affected country: | US |
| States/territories: | WA |
| Pathogen: | Clostridium perfringens |
| Location(s): | Restaurant |
| Molecular test results: | Not reported |
Health impact
| Total ill: | 5 |
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