2008 Outbreak of Clostridium perfringens Linked to Pork BBQ, South Carolina
A confirmed outbreak of Clostridium perfringens occurred among people who had eaten pork barbeque during a fair, or festival, in South Carolina.
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c.+perfringens, barbeque, barbeque porkOverview
| Outbreak began: | March 2008 |
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| Affected country: | US |
| States/territories: | SC |
| Pathogen: | Clostridium perfringens |
| Vehicle(s): | Pork |
| Location(s): | Fair, Festival, Temporary Mobile Service |
| Molecular test results: | Not reported |
Health impact
| Total ill: | 100 |
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| Number hospitalized: | 3 |
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