2012 Outbreak of Salmonella Typhimurium Infections Linked to Ground Beef Produced by Intercity Packers, Canada

An outbreak of Salmonellosis was associated with eating beef burger meat mix produced by Intercity Packers(East) Ltd (Est. 503). Illnesses were identified in Ottawa and southern Ontario, Canada. As of April 6, the number of cases were not given by the Canadian Food Inspection Service; it is not known when the outbreak began. The meat was sold in 5 kg cases; the chubs inside the cases did not carry a label. The product had been distributed to the public and to commercial food establishments in Ontario and Newfoundland and possibly to retailers in Newfoundland.

Overview

Outbreak began:2012
Affected country:Canada
States/territories:NA
Pathogen:Salmonella Typhimurium
Vehicle(s):Beef
Location(s):Unknown
Brand name(s):Intercity Packers Ltd
Molecular test results:Not reported

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