2023 Outbreak of Clostridium perfringens and Bacillus cereus Associated with a Buffet, Missouri

In January 2023, public health officials in Missouri investigated an outbreak of Clostridium perfringens and Bacillus cereus infections associated with a restaurant buffet. Fifteen people were ill. No one was hospitalized and no one died.

The implicated vehicles of transmission were reported as "kettle beef and mashed potatoes."

Overview

Outbreak began:January 2023
Affected country:US
States/territories:MO
Pathogen:Clostridium perfringens, Bacillus cereus
Vehicle(s):Beef, potatoes
Location(s):Restaurant
Molecular test results:Not reported

Health impact

Total ill:15

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