Public Health Notices

Food-related outbreaks

Outbreak of Salmonella infections linked to pet hedgehogs - (NEW) - November 6, 2020

Salmonella investigation overview (as of November 6, 2020)

At a glance

Outbreak status	Ongoing
Case count	11
Provinces/Territories	Alberta (4) Saskatchewan (1) Québec (6)
Hospitalizations	0
Deaths	0
Gender	8 males 3 females
Age range in years	0-63
Recall	NO

Outbreak of Vibrio parahaemolyticus infections linked to shellfish - October 14, 2020

Vibrio parahaemolyticus investigation overview (as of October 14, 2020)

At a glance

Outbreak status	Ongoing
Case count	21
Provinces/Territories	Saskatchewan (1) Quebec (7) New Brunswick(10) Prince Edward Island(3)
Hospitalizations	1
Deaths	0
Gender	13 males 8 females
Age range in years	11 - 92
Recall	NO

Outbreak of Salmonella infections linked to contact with pig ear dog treats - September 29, 2020

Salmonella investigation overview (as of September 29, 2020)

At a glance

Outbreak status	Ongoing
Case count	8
Provinces/Territories	British Columbia (5) Alberta (2) Yukon (1)
Hospitalizations	3
Deaths	1
Gender	4 males 4 females
Age range in years	7 - 95
Recall	NO

Outbreak of Salmonella infections linked to snakes and rodents - December 10, 2019

Salmonella investigation overview (as of December 10, 2019)

At a glance

Outbreak status	Ongoing
Case count	92
Provinces/Territories	British Columbia (4) Ontario (16) Quebec (52) New Brunswick (9) Nova Scotia (5) Newfoundland and Labrador (6)
Hospitalizations	6
Deaths	0
Gender	39 male 53 female
Age range in years	0-88
Recall	NO

Antibiotic resistant and blood-borne infections

• Information for Canadians who have received or are considering medical procedures in Mexico - February 13, 2019