2023 Outbreak of Clostridium perfringens Associated with a Restaurant, Iowa
In June 2023, public health officials in Iowa investigated an outbreak of illnesses suspected to be caused by infection with Clostridium perfringens. Twenty-nine people were ill. No one was hospitalized and no one died. The implicated vehicle of transmission was shredded chicken. The setting was reported as caterer and a sit-down dining restaurant.
Overview
| Outbreak began: | June 2023 |
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| Affected country: | US |
| States/territories: | IA |
| Pathogen: | Clostridium perfringens |
| Vehicle(s): | chicken |
| Location(s): | Caterer, Restaurant |
| Molecular test results: | Not reported |
Health impact
| Total ill: | 29 |
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