Multistate Salmonella Outbreak - unknown source

Canada

*Update* December 09, 2021

As of December 9, 79 cases of Salmonella Enteritidis illness were reported from 5 provinces: British Columbia (34), Alberta (28), Saskatchewan (4), Manitoba (11) and Ontario (1). The illness reported in Ontario was related to travel to Alberta. 4 individuals have been hospitalized and no deaths have been reported. Individuals became sick between early September 2021 and mid-November 2021. The source of the outbreak has not been identified and the investigation is ongoing.

Source: PHAC

*Update* November 29, 2021

As of November 29, 63 cases of Salmonella Enteritidis illness were reported from 5 provinces: British Columbia (26), Alberta (21), Saskatchewan (4), Manitoba (11) and Ontario (1). The illness reported in Ontario was related to travel to Alberta. 3 individuals have been hospitalized and no deaths have been reported. Individuals became sick between late September 2021 and early November 2021.

The source of the outbreak has not been confirmed and the investigation is ongoing. Many of the individuals who became sick reported eating fresh avocados purchased from grocery stores or served at restaurants before their illness. Investigation findings to date have identified that these avocados have been distributed in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba. More information is needed to confirm the source of the outbreak.

Source: PHAC

November 12, 2021

The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) is collaborating with provincial public health partners, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Health Canada to investigate an outbreak involving five provinces. The source of the outbreak has not been identified and the investigation is ongoing.

As of November 10, 46 cases of Salmonella Enteritidis illness were reported from 5 provinces: British Columbia (18), Alberta (18), Saskatchewan (3), Manitoba (6) and Ontario (1). The illness reported in Ontario was related to travel to Alberta. 3 individuals have been hospitalized and no deaths have been reported. Individuals became sick between late September 2021 and mid-October 2021. At this time, there is no evidence to suggest that residents in other provinces and territories are affected by this outbreak.

In case you are experiencing Salmonella symptoms such as diarrhea, abdominal cramps, and 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.

For more outbreak details please check: www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/public-health-notices/2021/outbreak-salmonella-infections.html

Source: PHAC