Salmonella Pig Ear Dog Treats Outbreak in Canada Ends With 10 Sick
The Salmonella pig ear dog treats outbreak in Canada has ended after sickening 10 people in three provinces, according to the Public Health Agency of Canada. The investigation is winding down.
Investigators identified exposure to pig ear dog treats as a likely source of this outbreak. Some patients told investigators that they fed their dog Paws Up! and Western Family brands of pig ear dog treats before they got sick. Those brands are sold at Save-On-Foods and Canadian Tire.
On September 29 2020, the company that supplies those dog treats to those stores, Masters Best Friend, voluntarily issued a Notice of Stop Sale for Paws Up! and Western Family brands of pig ear dog treats. These products were sold nationally at the retail level.
Raw Oyster Vibrio Outbreak in Canada Ends With 23 Sick
A raw oyster Vibrio outbreak in Canada has ended with 23 sick, according to Public Health Canada. One person was hospitalized because their illness was so severe.
Vibrio parahaemolyticus is a naturally occurring bacteria that grows in coastal waters when the water is warm, as in the summer months. Most people get sick by eating raw or undercooked shellfish, especially oysters, in the summer.
The case count by province is: Saskatchewan (1), Quebec (7), New Brunswick (10), and Prince Edward Island (5). People got sick between early July and late October 2020. The patient age range is from 11 to 92 years. This infection can be spread person-to-person, especially since some people can be infected and not exhibit any symptoms.