2021 Outbreak of Clostridium perfringens Infections Associated with a Caterer, Maryland
In August 2021, public health officials in Maryland investigated an outbreak of Clostridium perfringens infections associated with catered food. The implicated vehicle of transmission was burritos. Fifty-seven people were ill. No one was hospitalized and no one died.
Overview
| Outbreak began: | August 2021 |
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| Affected country: | US |
| States/territories: | MD |
| Pathogen: | Clostridium perfringens |
| Vehicle(s): | burritos |
| Location(s): | Catered Event |
| Molecular test results: | Not reported |
Health impact
| Total ill: | 57 |
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