1999 Outbreak of Clostridium perfringens at an Olmstead County Restaurant, Minnesota

Several members of a group became ill after eating at a restaurant in Rochester, Minnesota on February 15. No other common meals were identified among the group. Clostridium perfringens was suspected as the cause of this outbreak based on the clinical evidence. Laboratory analysis of stool specimens failed to identify the presence of a pathogen. A food preparation review suggested that the lasagna served on February 15 had been improperly cooled in a walk-in refrigerator after cooking and had not been reheated adequately prior to being served on the buffet.

Overview

Outbreak began:February 1999
Affected country:US
States/territories:MN
Pathogen:Clostridium perfringens
Vehicle(s):lasagna
Location(s):Restaurant
Molecular test results:no

Health impact

Total ill:6

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