Families have reported experiencing severe food poisoning symptoms after dining at a popular pub for Sunday lunch.
Customers at The Cwrt Henllys Bar and Restaurant in Cwmbran, South Wales fell ill shortly after consuming roast dinner on October 5. One pregnant woman described waking up in the middle of the night feeling extremely sick with intense stomach cramps, fearing she was having a miscarriage.
Health officials have confirmed that tests on samples from 19 affected individuals revealed the presence of clostridium perfringens, a harmful organism causing severe food poisoning.
A family shared that eight out of 13 members of their group became ill on the same day, with even their pet dog falling sick after consuming the leftovers.
A Torfaen Council spokesperson stated that microbiological sampling results linked the illness outbreak to Clostridium perfringens at Cwrt Henllys Hotel. The council confirmed no further cases of illness beyond October 5, 2025, and assured there is no broader public health risk.
Clostridium perfringens, according to the Food Standards Agency, is a common bacteria found in animals and the environment. It is typically contracted by humans through contaminated meat or poultry left at unsafe temperatures.
The Food Standards Agency warns that C. perfringens outbreaks often occur in settings serving large groups of people where maintaining safe food temperatures can be challenging. Vulnerable individuals, such as young children, pregnant women, those with underlying health conditions, and the elderly, are at higher risk of severe symptoms.
The Mirror has reached out to the Cwrt Henllys Bar and Restaurant for their comments.