Outbreaks of Colostridium Perfingens More Common in November and December
With November almost over and December on the horizon, the risks for contracting the food borne illness- Clostridium Perfringens (C. Perfringens) are very high.
Outbreaks of this illness is often associated with undercooked meats and poultry as well as gravies and stews left to stand for a long period of time before serving.
MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA, USA, November 30, 2015 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Clostridium is a bacterium that produces harmful toxins to humans. According to the Centers for Disease Control CDC, C. Perfringens outbreaks occur year round but mostly during the months of November and December.— Chef Remi
Listed as the second most common cause of food borne illnesses in the U.S, C. Perfringens accounts for one million illnesses each year. It is often mistaken for the 24-hour flu, as it is characterized by abdominal cramps and diarrhoea between 8-22 hours following consumption of food contaminated by the bacteria.
Outbreaks of this illness is often associated with undercooked meats and poultry as well as gravies and stews left to stand for a long period of time before serving.
During the cooling and holding stages of these foods, Clostridium Perfringens spores germinate and the bacteria grows in temperatures of 109°F–117°F (43°C–47°C.
Therefore, keeping food warmer or colder is imperative to preventing the spread of the bacteria.
Ensuring that meats and poultry, stews, gravies and casseroles-that have been cooked for some time- are reheated to the correct temperature is another key element to preventing the spread of the Clostridium Perfringens bacteria. As other people's health is at risk, guessing the temperature is certainly not an option.
The Chef Remi thermometer is an instant read cooking thermometer that helps cooks and caterers avoid the guessing game. It delivers temperature readings in mere seconds and has the capacity to withstand temperatures of -58°F to 572ºF (-50ºC to 300°C..
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