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Enforcement of science—using a<i>Clostridium perfringens</i>outbreak investigation to take legal action

Peter Acheson, Vikki Bell, Janet Gibson, R. Gorton, Thomas Inns

Journal of Public Health · 2015 · 10 citations · 21 references

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Abstract

An outbreak of C.perfringens occurred in a care home. The likely cause was consumption of mince & vegetable pie and/or gravy. Epidemiological evidence can be used to help prosecute businesses with food safety offences in such circumstances.

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