2021 Outbreak of Foodborne Illness Associated with Catered Food, South Carolina
In November 2021, public health officials in South Carolina investigated an outbreak of foodborne illness associated with catered food prepared off-site from where it was served. The etiologies were reported as Clostridium perfringens and Staphylococcus aureus. Sixty people were ill. No one was hospitalized and no one died.
Overview
| Outbreak began: | November 2021 |
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| Affected country: | US |
| States/territories: | SC |
| Pathogen: | Clostridium perfringens, Staphylococcus aureus |
| Location(s): | Catered Event |
| Molecular test results: | Not reported |
Health impact
| Total ill: | 60 |
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