Prevention of Clostridium perfringens infection

Learn how Clostridium perfringens infections can be prevented.

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Learn how Clostridium perfringens infections can be prevented

Foods that contain the bacteria usually look, smell, and taste normal.

You can lower your risk of infection and other food-related illnesses by:

• following general food safety tips, including proper:
  • cooking and reheating of food to recommended temperatures
  • food storage
  • microwave use
  • handling of leftovers

You can help prevent others from getting sick by contacting your local public health authority to report concerns about establishments serving food.

For more information

• Public health notices
• General food safety tips
• Food poisoning
• Report a food safety or labelling concern