2021 Outbreak of Clostridium perfringens Infections at a Restaurant, Iowa

In September 2021, public health officials investigated an outbreak of suspected Clostridium perfringens infections associated with a restaurant. Three people were ill. No one was hospitalized and no one died.

A vehicle of transmission was not reported.

Overview

Outbreak began:September 2021
Affected country:US
States/territories:IA
Pathogen:Clostridium perfringens
Vehicle(s):Unknown
Location(s):Restaurant
Molecular test results:Not reported

Health impact

Total ill:3

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