The Clostridium perfringens bacterium is a common cause of food poisoning and affects mostly red meat or poultry.

BBC: Husband's complaint after suspected food poisoning death

Caused by the bacterium Clostridium perfringens, gas gangrene is a particularly nasty condition.

ECONOMIST: A sick inventory

The Health Protection Agency is investigating the case after the Clostridium perfringens bacterium was found in samples from affected diners.

BBC: Husband's complaint after suspected food poisoning death

After their invasion of Kuwait, the Iraqis say they produced 340 litres of C. perfringens, but that it was never put into weapons.

ECONOMIST: A sick inventory