Clostridium Perfringens likely Cause of illness that sickened many in Myrtle Beach, SC.
Food Safety Infosheet Highlights:
– Improper cooling is suspected as the cause of the outbreak. It is not known how rapidly the food that the caterer prepared was cooled.
– Foods that have suffered temperature abuse often lead to Clostridium perfringens poisoning.
– Food can be briefly left out to cool, as long as it is refrigerated by the time it reaches 120℉. Use a thermometer to verify the temperature.
