2021 Outbreak of Clostridium perfringens Infections Associated with Food at a Private Home, Nebraska

In January 2021, public health officials in Nebraska investigated an outbreak of Clostridium perfringens infections associated with food served at a private home. Eight people were ill. No one was hospitalized and no one died.

The vehicle of transmission was not reported.

Overview

Outbreak began:January 2021
Affected country:US
States/territories:NE
Pathogen:Clostridium perfringens
Vehicle(s):Unknown
Location(s):Private Home
Molecular test results:Not reported

Health impact

Total ill:8

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