Abstract
Clostridium perfringens is a preventable cause of food-borne illness. We report an outbreak of C. perfringens food-borne illness linked to the consumption of gumbo at a hospital party. Twenty-nine (74%) of 39 exposed individuals developed abdominal cramping and diarrhea 9 hours after ingestion of the gumbo. Culture of the gumbo revealed C. perfringens. A case-control study revealed a statistically significant association between gumbo consumption and illness (P < 0.001). Interviews revealed improper food handling techniques with respect to serving temperatures and refrigeration.
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