2021 Multi-Province Outbreak of Salmonella Enteritidis Infections Linked to Frozen Corn
Federal and provincial agencies in Canada investigated an outbreak of Salmonella Enteritidis infections linked to frozen corn. As of December 21, 2021, there were 84 laboratory confirmed cases residing in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, and Ontario. The illnesses reported in Ontario were related to travel to Alberta and British Columbia. Individuals became sick between early September 2021 and November 2021. Four individuals were hospitalized. No deaths were reported.
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) issued food recall warnings on December 14 and 19 for Alasko brand frozen whole kernel corn; and a secondary recall for Fraser Valley Meats brand frozen whole kernel corn on December 18, 2021.
Overview
| Outbreak began: | September 2021 |
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| Affected country: | Canada |
| Pathogen: | Salmonella Enteritidis |
| Vehicle(s): | corn |
| Location(s): | Retail |
| Brand name(s): | Alasko, Fraser Valley Meats |
| Molecular test results: | Not reported |
Health impact
| Total ill: | 84 |
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