1997 Outbreak of Clostridium perfringens Intoxication Linked to Shrimp Served at a Allen County Hotel Restaurant, Indiana
An outbreak caused by Clostridium perfringens toxin was linked to peel-n-eat, shrimp consumed from a lunch buffet at an Allen County hotel restaurant, in Indiana. Food poisoning caused by this toxin can usually be attributed to temperature abuse.
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c.+perfringens, seafood, shrimp, crustaceans, Allen CountyOverview
| Outbreak began: | May 1997 |
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| Affected country: | US |
| States/territories: | IN |
| Pathogen: | Clostridium perfringens |
| Vehicle(s): | Shrimp |
| Location(s): | Restaurant |
| Molecular test results: | Not reported |
Health impact
| Total ill: | 22 |
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