Clostridium terfringens is a gram-positive, spore-forming and anaerobic variety of bacteria. This type of bacteria, which is generally inert, forms capsules and breaks down gelatin. It is also capable of fermenting a large number of carbohydrates. In the food industry, it is defined as sulfide reducing clostridium. Reduces nitrate and causes gaseous fermentation in milk.

The disease caused by Clostridium terfringens bacteria in humans is called perfringens food poisoning, foodborne illness, infection and infection type food poisoning. This is because this bacterial species secretes toxins. However, the toxin secreted is different from clostridium botulinum toxin.

In general, food products consumed by cooking, if undercooked or undercooled and reheated slightly, the number of these bacteria multiply rapidly and cause disease. This is always the case when serving meals that are cooked a few hours ago in the service to places where many people eat together, such as hospitals, nursing homes, schools or prisons. Generally, clostridium perfringens poisoning is more prevalent in elderly and weak individuals. Where hygienic conditions are not observed and food is eaten in large groups, clostridium perfringens bacteria are found in the intestines of humans.

Clostridium perfringens bacteria are very common in the natural environment. It is usually found in the intestines of wild or domestic animals. It lives on soil, dust, water, air and man and animal faeces. The spores remain viable in soil and sediments. The presence of this bacterium in the analysis is an important indicator of faecal contamination.

Poisoning is usually caused by protein foods. Grills, boiled or lightly fried meats and poultry, sausages, meat pies and salads are dangerous in this regard. Poisoning foods are mostly cooked and stored in the refrigerator and reheated one or two days ago.

In advanced laboratories, studies on the determination of clostridium clostridium perfringens are carried out within the scope of microbiological analyzes. During these studies, relevant legal regulations and analysis methods published by domestic and foreign organizations are complied with.