2007 Outbreak of Clostridium perfringens Linked to Shredded Chicken, Illinois
A confirmed outbreak of Clostridium perfringens occurred among people in an office setting in Illinois. Shredded chicken was named as the vehicle of infection.
Tags:
c.+perfringens, poultry, Shredded chickenOverview
| Outbreak began: | July 2007 |
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| Affected country: | US |
| States/territories: | IL |
| Pathogen: | Clostridium perfringens |
| Vehicle(s): | chicken |
| Location(s): | Workplace |
| Molecular test results: | Not reported |
Health impact
| Total ill: | 7 |
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