2023 Outbreak of Clostridium perfringens Associated with a Food Truck, Colorado
In August 2023, public health officials in Colorado investigated an outbreak of Clostridium perfringens associated with food served at a food truck. One hundred twenty-two people were ill. No one was hospitalized and no one died.
The vehicle of transmission was not reported.
Overview
| Outbreak began: | August 2023 |
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| Affected country: | US |
| States/territories: | CO |
| Pathogen: | Clostridium perfringens |
| Vehicle(s): | Unknown |
| Location(s): | Food truck |
| Molecular test results: | Not reported |
Health impact
| Total ill: | 122 |
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