2021 Outbreak of Foodborne Illness Associated with a Restaurant, South Carolina

In January 2021, public health officials in South Carolina investigated an outbreak of foodborne illness associated with a restaurant. The suspected etiologies were reported as norovirus and Clostridium perfringens. Three 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:SC
Pathogen:Norovirus, Clostridium perfringens
Vehicle(s):Unknown
Location(s):Restaurant
Molecular test results:Not reported

Health impact

Total ill:3

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