2008 Outbreak of Clostridium perfringens Linked to Sour Cream, Illinois
A confirmed outbreak of Clostridium perfringens occurred among people who had eaten sour cream at a restaurant in Illinois.
Tags:
c.+perfringens, dairy, sour creamOverview
| Outbreak began: | July 2008 |
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| Affected country: | US |
| States/territories: | IL |
| Pathogen: | Clostridium perfringens |
| Vehicle(s): | Sour cream |
| Location(s): | Restaurant |
| Molecular test results: | Not reported |
Health impact
| Total ill: | 24 |
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