2023 Outbreak of Clostridium perfringens Infections Associated with a Caterer, Kentucky
In October 2023, Kentucky public health officials investigated an outbreak of Clostridium perfringens infections associated with a catered meal. The implicated vehicle of transmission was chicken. Twenty-seven people were ill. No one was hospitalized and no one died.
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poultryOverview
| Outbreak began: | October 2023 |
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| Affected country: | US |
| States/territories: | KY |
| Pathogen: | Clostridium perfringens |
| Vehicle(s): | chicken |
| Location(s): | Catered Event |
| Molecular test results: | Not reported |
Health impact
| Total ill: | 27 |
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