2019 Multi-province Outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 Infections Linked to Fresh Express brand Sunflower Crisp Chopped Salad Kits, Canada
Concurrent to a U.S. outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 infections linked to Fresh Express brand Sunflower Crisp Chopped Salad Kits, Canadian officials investigated an outbreak of 28 outbreak associated cases of E. coli O157:H7 infections reported by 7 Eastern provinces (Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Newfoundland and Laborador. Individuals in Canada became ill between November 5 and December 10, 2019. Eight individuals were hospitalized including one person who developed hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS). No deaths were reported. The outbreak was declared over on January 16, 2020.
- Outbreak began:
- November 2019
- Affected Country:
- US
- Affected States/Territories:
- Not Applicable
- Organism(s):
-
- E. coli O157:H7
- Vehicle(s):
- Salad Mix
- Molecular Results Available:
- Unknown
- Test Results:
- None
- Location(s):
- Retail
- Brand Name(s):
- Fresh Express Sunflower Crisp Chopped Salad Kit
- Product Subject to Recall:
- Yes
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- Recall Links:
- https://inspection.gc.ca/food-recall-warnings-and-
- Total ill:
- 28
- Number ill by Case Definition Known:
- Yes
- Number Laboratory Confirmed Cases:
- 28
- Number Probable Cases:
- 0
- Number Possible Cases:
- 0
- Anyone Hospitalized:
- Yes
- Number Hospitalized:
- 8
- Any Deaths:
- No
- Number Dead:
- 0
- Any References:
- No