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A recent outbreak of foodborne illness at a village pub has been traced back to the meat served during a Sunday lunch. Public Health Wales revealed that 43 individuals fell ill after dining at the Corner House Inn in Llangynwyd, Bridgend, on November 30th. Following an investigation, it was determined that the cause of the sickness was Clostridium perfringens, a bacterium known to cause stomach cramps and diarrhea.
The bacterial contamination is commonly linked to meat that has been cooked and then left warm for extended periods, conditions under which the bacteria can multiply. Public Health Wales has now concluded its inquiry, confirming there is no ongoing threat to patrons and no additional cases have emerged since the initial incident. An epidemiological study conducted by health officials pointed to the roast dinner’s meat as the most probable source of the infection.
In response to the outbreak, the Corner House Inn issued a statement on Facebook expressing their devastation over the event. They temporarily closed the establishment to carry out thorough cleaning and sanitization of their kitchen before reopening to the public. Siobhan Adams, a consultant in health protection, acknowledged the cooperation of those affected and thanked partnering organizations and the business itself for their assistance throughout the investigation. She emphasized that the risk to visitors has now passed based on the available evidence.
Clostridium perfringens is a widespread bacterium commonly found in animals and the environment. According to the Food Standards Agency, spores of this bacterium can survive the cooking process and multiply if food cools slowly or is stored without refrigeration. This type of food poisoning often occurs when large groups are served dishes that are hard to keep at safe temperatures, typically manifesting symptoms such as sudden, severe abdominal cramps and watery diarrhea within six to 24 hours of consumption. While most people recover quickly without treatment, vulnerable groups—including young children, pregnant women, the elderly, and those with certain medical conditions—are at greater risk of severe symptoms
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