Catering on the move - investigating a typical outbreak of gastroenteritis

Authors

  • Mark Veitch Microbiological Diagnostic Unit, Department of Microbiology, University of Melbourne, Parkville, Victoria, 3052.
  • Catherine Ferreira Infectious Diseases Unit, Department of Human Services, Victoria.
  • Kylie Denston Microbiological Diagnostic Unit, Department of Microbiology, University of Melbourne, Parkville, Victoria, 3052.
  • Selena Heaton Microbiological Diagnostic Unit, Department of Microbiology, University of Melbourne, Parkville, Victoria, 3052.
  • Julia Griffith Microbiological Diagnostic Unit, Department of Microbiology, University of Melbourne, Parkville, Victoria, 3052.

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https://doi.org/10.33321/cdi.1996.20.39

Abstract

An outbreak of diarrhoea affected at least 33 of the 58 persons who attended a baptism luncheon. Our investigation included site inspections, microbiological tests and food questionnaires. Clostridium perfringens intoxication probably caused the outbreak, the result of inadequate refrigeration of meat cooked the day before the gathering. To avoid this hazard, mobile or home caterers must have adequate facilities for refrigeration and transport of food. Established guidelines must be followed.

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10/06/96

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Veitch, Mark, Catherine Ferreira, Kylie Denston, Selena Heaton, and Julia Griffith. 1996. “Catering on the Move - Investigating a Typical Outbreak of Gastroenteritis”. Communicable Diseases Intelligence 20 (June):279-82. https://doi.org/10.33321/cdi.1996.20.39.

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