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
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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