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Salmonella Outbreak in Piper Arms Stoney Creek linked to Unknown Source
3 weeks ago •source hamilton.ca • business
1786 Stone Church Road East, Hamilton, L8J 0K5 Ontario, Canada
Update April 29th, 2026:Piper Arms Stoney Creek has reopened after passing a re-inspection by public health officials. Total cases increased to 29 confirmed and 57 probable, with 9 hospitalizations reported.
Shredded cheese tested positive for Salmonella, but officials determined this was likely due to cross-contamination within the restaurant, not the original source. The restaurant implemented corrective actions, including full cleaning and staff food safety training, and was fined $705.
Source: Town & Country Today
April 14th, 2026:
Hamilton Public Health is investigating a Salmonella outbreak linked to Piper Arms Stoney Creek, located at 1786 Stone Church Road East. Nine confirmed cases have been reported, with seven hospitalizations. The affected individuals experienced symptoms between March 30 and April 5, 2026, in Hamilton, Ontario.
The outbreak has prompted the temporary closure of Piper Arms Stoney Creek as of April 13, 2026, to facilitate a thorough investigation and safeguard public health. Inspections were conducted on April 10 and April 13, 2026. Public Health officials are collaborating with the restaurant to assess food handling and sanitation practices, and food samples have been collected for laboratory analysis. No specific food item has yet been identified as the source of the outbreak.
The issue was discovered following reports of illness from individuals who dined at the restaurant. Hamilton Public Health is continuing its investigation to determine the source of the Salmonella infections. The restaurant remains closed until it is deemed safe to reopen, ensuring compliance with health standards.
Source: www.hamilton.ca/city-council/news-notices/news-releases/confirmed-foodborne-illness-outbreak-piper-arms-stoney
Update April 29th, 2026: www.townandcountrytoday.com/health/hamilton-restaurant-tied-to-salmonella-outbreak-allowed-to-reopen-after-re-inspection-12212100
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