Family doctor says measles outbreaks in Canada are entirely preventable
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CBC
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Contaminated salami that caused outbreak also sold in B.C. and Saskatchewan
Social Sharing Health officials are adding Saskatchewan and British Columbia to the list of provinces where salami and cacciatore products connected to a salmonella outbreak were distributed. The Public Health Agency of Canada says 87 people have now gotten sick after eating contaminated lunch meat, with nine of those people landing in the hospital. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) previously reported the contaminated products were sold in Ontario, Alberta, Manitoba and Quebec. Salmonella is a bacteria that can cause severe illness and potentially deadly infections, particularly for children, pregnant people, the elderly and those with weakened immune systems. Healthy people may experience short-term fever, headache, vomiting, nausea, cramps and diarrhea. The CFIA has recalled over 65 products linked to the outbreak, including Rea brand salamis, Bona brand salamis, Cosmo's Smoked Meats, Imperial Meats and other brands sold in grocery stores, specialty markets, restaurants, cafes, delis and butcher shops. A list of the specific products and their package codes is available on CFIA's website. Consumers can subscribe for updates from CFIA on recalled products here.
CTV News
a day ago
- CTV News
Measles exposure risks reported in Regina
The Saskatchewan Health Authority logo can be seen in this CTV News file photo. The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is advising the public of measles exposure risks in Regina due to a confirmed case. If anyone was at Dad's Organic Market (425 Victoria Avenue East) on July 15 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., or Home Depot (1867 Victoria Avenue East) on July 16 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., the SHA said to monitor themselves for symptoms for up to 21 days after exposure. According to the SHA, measles symptoms include fever, coughing, fatigue, small white spots inside the mouth and throat, and a red blotchy rash that develops on the face and spreads down the body. Those who were exposed and are unvaccinated, or are unsure of their vaccination status, or develop measles symptoms, are urged to call HealthLine 811, the SHA said. The SHA is reminding people that measles is highly contagious and can spread easily to others through the air.
