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
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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