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VANCOUVER – The Public Health Agency of Canada has announced that an investigation is underway on an outbreak of Salmonella infections in five provinces, mainly in western Canada.
The agency says on its website that the source of the outbreak has not yet been identified, although many people who became ill reported eating cucumbers.
He indicates that on Friday, there were 37 confirmed cases in British Columbia, five in Alberta and one in Saskatchewan, Manitoba and Quebec.
The person from Quebec said he traveled to British Columbia before getting sick, the agency said.
The cases occurred between mid-June and the end of September and nine people were hospitalized.
The agency indicated that it is working with provincial public health partners, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency and Health Canada in the investigation.
"The epidemic appears to be continuing, with diseases continuing to be reported," said the release on the Public Health Agency of Canada's website.
No deaths have been reported.
The agency said that there was no evidence yet that residents of central and eastern Canada would be affected by this outbreak.
Salmonella infection usually results from the consumption of raw or undercooked meat, poultry, eggs or egg products.
Healthy people may have short-term symptoms such as fever, headache, vomiting, nausea, abdominal cramps, and diarrhea. Long-term complications may include severe arthritis.
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