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
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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