Perfringens Food Poisoning

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-020578",
  "term": "Perfringens Food Poisoning",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "The common foodborne illness caused by C. perfringens. A more serious but rare illness is also caused by ingesting food contaminated with Type C strains. The latter illness is known as enteritis necroticans or pig-bel disease.",
  "references": [
    "FDA Bad Bug Book"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/perfringens-food-poisoning/"
}