Clostridium perfringens infections represent a significant medical challenge, often progressing to life‐threatening sepsis accompanied by rapid intravascular haemolysis. The bacterium produces ...

Clostridium perfringens typically causes relatively mild, self-limiting, gastroenteritis. Recent data support a role for food in the epidemiology of Clostridiodes difficile infections.

Trader Joe's, Costco, and Walmart are among the retailers and brands caught up in the massive recall. Botulism is a rare but serious illness.

Clostridium perfringens with 20 and Salmonella with 18 outbreaks were the most common pathogens. Salmonella outbreaks involved Salmonella Enteritidis, Weltevreden, Typhimurium, and Salmonella Kirkee.

Infection with Clostridium botulinum, commonly from canned products, often causes symptoms 12 to 36 hours after exposure, according to the Mayo Clinic. As with other foodborne illnesses, people ...