2009 Outbreak of Clostridium perfringens, Staphylococcus aureus and Salmonella Montevideo at a Festival, South Carolina
A multi-pathogen outbreak was associated with eating barbeque pork at a fair, festival, or temporary mobile service in South Carolina. The pathogens were: Clostridium perfringens, Staphylococcus aureus and Salmonella Montevideo.
Tags:
group+c2, s.+aureus, staph, c.+perfringens, salmonellosis, barbeque, bbq, Pulled porkOverview
| Outbreak began: | November 2009 |
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| Affected country: | US |
| States/territories: | SC |
| Pathogen: | Clostridium perfringens, Salmonella Montevideo, Staphylococcus aureus |
| Vehicle(s): | Pork |
| Location(s): | Fair, Festival, Temporary Mobile Service |
| Molecular test results: | Not reported |
Health impact
| Total ill: | 59 |
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| Number hospitalized: | 17 |
Sources & documents
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