Summer salmonella outbreak leaves 13 people ill in four provinces

OTTAWA — A salmonella outbreak that left 13 people ill in four provinces this summer has been linked to frozen raw breaded chicken products.

The Public Health Agency of Canada says seven cases were from Ontario while there were two each from New Brunswick, Nova Scotia and Quebec.

The agency says four of the people who became sick between June and August had to be hospitalized.

Officials are still investigating.

Salmonella is commonly found in raw chicken and frozen raw breaded chicken products.

Young minds, big ideas: Elementary students learn about urban planning with 'Box City'

14h ago

HERE'S WHAT TO KNOW

Summer pool hours extended and discounts applied as Big Marble Go Centre upgrades start

Apr 18, 2024

Medicine Hat company drawing in clients with witty signage

Apr 16, 2024

Illnesses can be avoided if safe food handling, preparation and cooking practices are followed when preparing poultry.

The Canadian Press