2007 Outbreak of Clostridium perfringens Linked to Beef Stew, Washington
A confirmed outbreak of Clostridium perfringens occurred at a location that was not described. Beef stew was named as the vehicle of infection.
Tags:
c.+perfringens, beef, stewOverview
| Outbreak began: | March 2007 |
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| Affected country: | US |
| States/territories: | WA |
| Pathogen: | Clostridium perfringens |
| Vehicle(s): | Beef stew |
| Location(s): | Unknown |
| Molecular test results: | Not reported |
Health impact
| Total ill: | 16 |
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| Number hospitalized: | 1 |
Sources & documents
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