Clostridium perfringens sickens 19 in Wales
Almost 20 confirmed cases of food poisoning have been linked to food served at a restaurant in Wales.
Results show that 19 people tested positive for Clostridium perfringens after eating at The Cwrt Henllys Bar and Restaurant in early October. Earlier media reports put the number of people sick at 52.
Patient samples revealed the food poisoning was caused by Clostridium perfringens. This bacteria develops spores which can survive cooking and grow during slow cooling and unrefrigerated storage of food.
Torfaen County Borough Council said results of microbiological sampling confirmed Clostridium perfringens as the cause but there was no wider public health risk.
Restaurant’s response
In a statement posted on Facebook, the restaurant said: “Whilst these results bring some closure to us and our patrons we are still left with questions which we likely won’t ever have answers for. We are currently pursuing a potential supplier issue as there has been a number of reported concerns of contaminated turkey. We have not had a positive result come back from food product which was taken from our kitchen and tested.
“We’ve made positive changes to ensure that moving forwards there will never be a cooling down period because your food will go from oven to plate straight away but it’s also important to note that we don’t have actual physical evidence of us being responsible. We have never been advised to close our kitchen and there has never been a further risk to our public.”
Meat products such as stews or casseroles, and on carveries are the most common sources of illness from Clostridium perfringens. Most outbreaks come from food whose temperature is poorly controlled.
People generally experience symptoms of infection 6 to 24 hours after consuming the bacteria or toxins. Clostridium perfringens toxins cause abdominal pain and stomach cramps, followed by diarrhea. Illness usually lasts around 24 hours and is rarely fatal.
(To sign up for a free subscription to Food Safety News, click here)
Source: https://www.foodsafetynews.com/2025/10/clostridium-perfringens-sickens-19-in-wales/
Anyone can join.
Anyone can contribute.
Anyone can become informed about their world.
"United We Stand" Click Here To Create Your Personal Citizen Journalist Account Today, Be Sure To Invite Your Friends.
Before It’s News® is a community of individuals who report on what’s going on around them, from all around the world. Anyone can join. Anyone can contribute. Anyone can become informed about their world. "United We Stand" Click Here To Create Your Personal Citizen Journalist Account Today, Be Sure To Invite Your Friends.
LION'S MANE PRODUCT
Try Our Lion’s Mane WHOLE MIND Nootropic Blend 60 Capsules
Mushrooms are having a moment. One fabulous fungus in particular, lion’s mane, may help improve memory, depression and anxiety symptoms. They are also an excellent source of nutrients that show promise as a therapy for dementia, and other neurodegenerative diseases. If you’re living with anxiety or depression, you may be curious about all the therapy options out there — including the natural ones.Our Lion’s Mane WHOLE MIND Nootropic Blend has been formulated to utilize the potency of Lion’s mane but also include the benefits of four other Highly Beneficial Mushrooms. Synergistically, they work together to Build your health through improving cognitive function and immunity regardless of your age. Our Nootropic not only improves your Cognitive Function and Activates your Immune System, but it benefits growth of Essential Gut Flora, further enhancing your Vitality.
Our Formula includes: Lion’s Mane Mushrooms which Increase Brain Power through nerve growth, lessen anxiety, reduce depression, and improve concentration. Its an excellent adaptogen, promotes sleep and improves immunity. Shiitake Mushrooms which Fight cancer cells and infectious disease, boost the immune system, promotes brain function, and serves as a source of B vitamins. Maitake Mushrooms which regulate blood sugar levels of diabetics, reduce hypertension and boosts the immune system. Reishi Mushrooms which Fight inflammation, liver disease, fatigue, tumor growth and cancer. They Improve skin disorders and soothes digestive problems, stomach ulcers and leaky gut syndrome. Chaga Mushrooms which have anti-aging effects, boost immune function, improve stamina and athletic performance, even act as a natural aphrodisiac, fighting diabetes and improving liver function. Try Our Lion’s Mane WHOLE MIND Nootropic Blend 60 Capsules Today. Be 100% Satisfied or Receive a Full Money Back Guarantee. Order Yours Today by Following This Link.
| Visits: | 1,743,154,162 |
| Stories: | 8,522,661 |
Whistler Blowers, Insiders
