Warning/caution: Romaine lettuce

[Natalka]

Public Health Notice – Outbreak of E. coli infections linked to romaine lettuce


In Canada, there are six Canadian illnesses of E. coli O157 with a similar genetic fingerprint to illnesses reported in the U.S. investigation. The Public Health Agency of Canada is collaborating with federal and provincial public health partners to investigate these illnesses. Two of the six individuals who became sick reported travelling to the U.S. before the onset of their illness. Three individuals became infected in Canada, and information is pending for the fourth individual. Based on the ongoing U.S. outbreak investigation, and the information provided by individuals who became sick, the likely source of the outbreak in Canada is romaine lettuce.

The Canadian investigation is ongoing. Given the evolving nature of this outbreak, the Public Health Agency of Canada is advising all Canadians to be aware of this ongoing investigation and the U.S. E. coli outbreak linked to romaine lettuce

Investigation summary

As of May 9, 2018, there are six Canadian cases of E. coli O157 that are genetically similar to the U.S. outbreak linked to romaine lettuce coming from the Yuma growing region in the U.S. The six Canadian illnesses are reported in four provinces: British Columbia (1), Alberta (1), Saskatchewan (2), and Ontario (2). Individuals became sick between late March and mid-April 2018. One of the Canadian cases was hospitalized and no deaths have been reported in Canada. Individuals who became ill were between 13 and 68 years of age. The majority of cases (67%) were female.


In the Canadian investigation, among the six cases, most of the individuals who became sick reported having eaten romaine lettuce at home, or in prepared salads purchased at grocery stores, restaurants and fast food chains, before their illnesses occurred. Two Canadians did report travelling to the U.S. before getting sick and eating romaine lettuce while they were there.


If it is determined that contaminated romaine lettuce is in the Canadian market, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency will take the necessary steps to protect the public, including recalling the product as required. Currently there are no Food Recall Warnings associated with this outbreak.

https://www.canada.ca/en/public-heal...e-lettuce.html


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[macw1960]

Thanks for the information on yet another recall.

[cath007]

Thank you for posting this I only eat iceberg lettuce now because of all those recall....

[korianka]

Thanks I was thinking to buy this again...

Public Health Notice – Outbreak of E. coli infections linked to romaine lettuce


In Canada, there are six Canadian illnesses of E. coli O157 with a similar genetic fingerprint to illnesses reported in the U.S. investigation. The Public Health Agency of Canada is collaborating with federal and provincial public health partners to investigate these illnesses. Two of the six individuals who became sick reported travelling to the U.S. before the onset of their illness. Three individuals became infected in Canada, and information is pending for the fourth individual. Based on the ongoing U.S. outbreak investigation, and the information provided by individuals who became sick, the likely source of the outbreak in Canada is romaine lettuce.

The Canadian investigation is ongoing. Given the evolving nature of this outbreak, the Public Health Agency of Canada is advising all Canadians to be aware of this ongoing investigation and the U.S. E. coli outbreak linked to romaine lettuce

Investigation summary

As of May 9, 2018, there are six Canadian cases of E. coli O157 that are genetically similar to the U.S. outbreak linked to romaine lettuce coming from the Yuma growing region in the U.S. The six Canadian illnesses are reported in four provinces: British Columbia (1), Alberta (1), Saskatchewan (2), and Ontario (2). Individuals became sick between late March and mid-April 2018. One of the Canadian cases was hospitalized and no deaths have been reported in Canada. Individuals who became ill were between 13 and 68 years of age. The majority of cases (67%) were female.


In the Canadian investigation, among the six cases, most of the individuals who became sick reported having eaten romaine lettuce at home, or in prepared salads purchased at grocery stores, restaurants and fast food chains, before their illnesses occurred. Two Canadians did report travelling to the U.S. before getting sick and eating romaine lettuce while they were there.


If it is determined that contaminated romaine lettuce is in the Canadian market, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency will take the necessary steps to protect the public, including recalling the product as required. Currently there are no Food Recall Warnings associated with this outbreak.

https://www.canada.ca/en/public-heal...e-lettuce.html


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[super807]

I'm surprised there hasn't been a recall issued in Canada yet. At this time of year, all our romaine lettuce comes from the US.