US - Publix ground beef recalled due to potential contamination with E. Coli

Update September 12, 2023

As of Sept. 12, there were 264 lab-confirmed cases of E. coli connected to this outbreak. 25 individuals have been hospitalized. Among them, 22 have received confirmation of suffering from hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS), a severe condition resulting from E. coli infection. Additionally,... See More 6 patients are undergoing peritoneal dialysis at Alberta Children’s Hospital. Children with severe illness are currently in stable conditions and are receiving the necessary care within the hospital. Meanwhile, other children and their families are receiving care and support at three outpatient clinics established within Calgary hospitals.

The central kitchen utilized by the daycares underwent a total of five inspections this year. The most recent inspection occurred on September 5th, prompted by the proactive closure of the kitchen in response to the outbreak. This inspection revealed 3 critical violations pertaining to food handling, sanitization, and pest control. Additionally, two non-critical violations were identified concerning an odor issue and the storage of utensils.

A detailed investigation is currently underway to determine the source of the contamination, which is believed to be a food source from the central kitchen used by the daycares.

Source: alberta.ca

September 04, 2023

Alberta Health Service (AHS) is investigating an E. coli outbreak linked to a Calgary daycare operator. They identified the outbreak across 6 locations of a Calgary daycare and 5 additional sites that share a central kitchen. To date, 17 lab-confirmed cases have been linked to the outbreak, as well as 12 individuals hospitalized, and up to 50 children presenting to hospital. Investigation into the source of the outbreak within the facilities is ongoing, with heightened scrutiny on the shared central kitchen among the involved daycare centers.

The subsequent locations, all situated in Calgary, have received a closure order until issues are resolved:
- Fueling Brains Braeside
- Fueling Brains West 85th
- Fueling Brains New Brighton
- Fueling Brains Centennial
- Fueling Brains Bridgeland
- Fueling Brains McKnight

As well as:
- Braineer Academy
- Kidz Space
- Little Oak Early Education (formerly Mangrove)
- Almond Branch School
- Vik Academy in Okotoks

Alberta Health Service (AHS) acknowledges the predominant symptom of E.coli, diarrhea, tends to surface one to 10 days after consumption of contaminated food. In light of this, families with children attending any of these facilities have been advised to be vigilant for signs of sickness and take action should symptoms emerge.

In case you are experiencing E. coli symptoms such as watery diarrhea (often bloody), vomiting; stomach cramps; and mild fever, it is important to report it. It can help to detect & resolve outbreaks early and prevent others from being harmed, and it enables better surveillance. If symptoms persist, seek medical care.

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The FSAI announced the recall of McEnnedy Corn Dogs by Lidl due to the presence of Listeria monocytogenes. This product was distributed by Lidl in Ireland.

The recalled product is:
- McEnnedy Corn Dogs, 530g. Use-by dates of 28.04.2024, 10.06.2024, and 10.08.2024. Country Of Origin: Germany.

Do... See More not consume, sell, or distribute the recalled product.

In case you are experiencing Listeria monocytogenes symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain, and diarrhea, it is important to report it. It can help to detect & resolve outbreaks early and prevent others from being harmed, and it enables better surveillance. If symptoms persist, seek medical care.

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A few hours after eating a brioche burger and fries with a mayonnaise-based dip my daughter started having nausea vomiting and diarrhea. The only other things she has eaten has been pastries from the same hotel and sourdough bread from Apollo restaurant | Symptoms: Diarrhea, Vomiting, Nausea See Less

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We ordered Boston Pizza takeout on Saturday night around 7:30. By midnight, both myself and my boyfriend were vomiting profusely with extreme diarrhea. We became extremely dehydrated and weak and are still recovering 2 days later. Luckily, we are otherwise healthy individuals or else it likely could’ve... See More killed someone. The restaurant was extremely busy so I can’t help but assume that corners were cut in regards to food safety and hygiene. | Symptoms: Nausea, Diarrhea, Vomiting, Dehydration, Weakness See Less

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Suspected food poisoning. Symptoms: Diarrhea, Nausea, Vomiting, Fever, Stomach Pain, Chills, Headache
Suspected source: Cheese pizza
Onset: 4 to 12 hours
Duration: 4 to 12 hours
Sick: Me
Additional information: I still have a entire uneaten cheese pizza from the restaurant, it may have been the breadsticks... See More or the first cheese pizza | Symptoms: Diarrhea, Nausea, Vomiting, Fever, Stomach Pain, Chills, Headache See Less

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Snack sized Reese’s Bats,, The bag smells of chocolate and metal they have a metallic after taste. My S/O and I have eaten a couple each and now both of us feel nauseous and he has diarrhea. | Symptoms: Nausea, Diarrhea See Less

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9/17/2023. That is September 17th 2023.
My partner, and I picked up some packaged ground beef from the 5 for 20$ sale at our local Food City. It didn't look or smell bad so I used this to make Manwhich. 1-2 hours later, however, we all began... See More feeling sick. Our roommate has vomiting, and diarrhea. My partner has nausea, indigestion, diarrhea, and an up set stomach. I have nausea, stomach cramping, and diarrhea, and an abundance of gas making it feel like heartburn. Today we are all still feeling the symptoms, and finding it hard to go about our normal activities. My partner even had to take off of work today due to the symptoms. | Symptoms: Nausea, Diarrhea, Vomiting, Indigestion, Gas, Heartburn, Cramps See Less

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Now Tim Hortons food I had brocolis soupe, carotte cake, cheese torsade | Symptoms: Diarrhea See Less

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Yesterday Drinks Boba pearl milk tea | Symptoms: Vomiting See Less

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I bought a 2 Cobb Salads 9/5/2023. Me & my Fiancé ate the Cobb salads on 9/7/2023 a few hours later we was vomiting multiple times non-stop diarrhea, chills and stomach pains! The worst ever! | Symptoms: Nausea, Diarrhea, Vomiting, Chills, Stomach Pain See Less

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