The illness that struck about 50 people following a high school basketball game in Pierre, SD was the result of Clostridium perfringens food poisoning, possibly linked to tacos, according to the state ...

C. perfringens is a widespread bacterium found in the intestines of animals and humans, known for causing severe enteric diseases. It produces over 20 toxins, with the β-2 toxin (CPB2) being linked to ...

Meat and poultry account for 92 percent of C. perfringens outbreaks. Symptoms include vomiting, diarrhea and abdominal cramps within six to 24 hours after eating. The bacteria grows on cooked food ...

Inorganic polyphosphates (polyP) can be effective as antimicrobial agents against Clostridium perfringens in meat products, claims a new US study. Inorganic polyphosphates are generally recognised as ...

A pivotal study has uncovered the genetic nuances of the cpb2 gene in Clostridium perfringens, a bacterium responsible for intestinal infections. The research indicates that cpb2 may enhance the ...