The Public Health Agency of Canada is looking into an outbreak of salmonella in Western Canada. The majority of people affected became sick in late-September to mid-October but the outbreak appears to be ongoing as cases continue to be reported.
46 people in total so far have reported becoming sick from the bacteria in Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta and British Columbia. 3 people have been hospitalized but no deaths have occurred.
In a release, the agency says individuals that got sick reported eating fresh produce prior to becoming ill.
This does not mean we are telling you to avoid the produce section at the grocery store as only 6 of the cases have come from Manitoba. There are precautions you can take such as washing hands before and after handling fresh produce, cutting off any bruised or damaged areas and washing knives with hot soapy water before cutting something else.
No food recall warnings associated with salmonella in Western Canada have been issued.
