2008 Outbreak of Gastroenteritis at a Restaurant, Pennsylvania
A confirmed, dual pathogen outbreak of Clostridium perfringens and Bacillus cereus occurred among people who had eaten at a restaurant in Pennsylvania. The vehicles of infection were: chicken fajitas, fried rice, refried beans, tortillas, and tomatoes.
Tags:
b.+cereus, c.+perfringens, bacillus+cereusOverview
| Outbreak began: | May 2008 |
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| Affected country: | US |
| States/territories: | PA |
| Pathogen: | Clostridium perfringens, Bacillus cereus |
| Vehicle(s): | chicken, Rice, Beans, Tortillas, Tomatoes |
| Location(s): | Restaurant |
| Molecular test results: | Not reported |
Health impact
| Total ill: | 8 |
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Sources & documents
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