An outbreak of salmonella from cantaloupe brands Malichita and Rudy is affecting Canadians across six provinces, with five dead and 129 cases reported thus far. Almost half of those infected are over the age of 65, ranging up to a 100-year-old patient, while one-third are under five years old, including infants. People started to get sick between mid-October and mid-November, with 44 people in hospital and one person dead at that time. After December 1, there was a sharp increase in cases reported. Both contaminated cantaloupe brands have been recalled; the Malichita was sold between October 11 and November 14 and the Rudy between October 10 and November 24. Quebec is the most affected province, going from 35 infections to 91 within one week. There have been 17 cases reported in Ontario, 15 in British Columbia, two in New Brunswick, two on Prince Edward Island and two in Newfoundland and Labrador.The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) gave updates regarding the outbreak on Thursday. "People who are infected with salmonella bacteria can spread salmonella to other people several days to several weeks after they have become infected, even if they don't have symptoms," PHAC wrote on its website, warning Canadians not to buy the specified brands. Symptoms of salmonella, a bacterial infection that usually contaminates poultry and meat but sometimes fruits and vegetables, manifest as fever, chills, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and headaches.“If you are unable to verify the brand of cantaloupe, or if your produce is part of the (Canadian Food Inspection Agency) recalls, it is recommended to throw it out," PHAC said.In the United States three people have died from the outbreak, with 230 total reported cases across 38 states. .This is what the Western Standard is up againstThe Trudeau government is funding lies and propaganda by directly subsidizing the mainstream media. They do this to entrench the powerful Eastern, woke and corrupt interests that dominate the political, social and economic institutions in Canada. Federal authorities are constantly trying to censor us and stop us from publishing the stories that they don’t want you to read. Ottawa may weaponize our taxes and police against us, but we’ve got a powerful ally on our side.You. Free men, and free women. We need you to stand with us and become a member of the Western Standard. Here’s what you will get for your membership:Unlimited access to all articles from the Western Standard, Alberta Report, West Coast Standard, and Saskatchewan Standard, with no paywall. Our daily newsletter delivered to your inbox. .Access to exclusive Member-only WS events.Keep the West’s leading independent media voice strong and free.If you can, please support us with a monthly or annual membership. It takes just a moment to set up, and you will be making a big impact on keeping one the last independent media outlets in Canada free from Ottawa’s corrupting influence.
An outbreak of salmonella from cantaloupe brands Malichita and Rudy is affecting Canadians across six provinces, with five dead and 129 cases reported thus far. Almost half of those infected are over the age of 65, ranging up to a 100-year-old patient, while one-third are under five years old, including infants. People started to get sick between mid-October and mid-November, with 44 people in hospital and one person dead at that time. After December 1, there was a sharp increase in cases reported. Both contaminated cantaloupe brands have been recalled; the Malichita was sold between October 11 and November 14 and the Rudy between October 10 and November 24. Quebec is the most affected province, going from 35 infections to 91 within one week. There have been 17 cases reported in Ontario, 15 in British Columbia, two in New Brunswick, two on Prince Edward Island and two in Newfoundland and Labrador.The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) gave updates regarding the outbreak on Thursday. "People who are infected with salmonella bacteria can spread salmonella to other people several days to several weeks after they have become infected, even if they don't have symptoms," PHAC wrote on its website, warning Canadians not to buy the specified brands. Symptoms of salmonella, a bacterial infection that usually contaminates poultry and meat but sometimes fruits and vegetables, manifest as fever, chills, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and headaches.“If you are unable to verify the brand of cantaloupe, or if your produce is part of the (Canadian Food Inspection Agency) recalls, it is recommended to throw it out," PHAC said.In the United States three people have died from the outbreak, with 230 total reported cases across 38 states. .This is what the Western Standard is up againstThe Trudeau government is funding lies and propaganda by directly subsidizing the mainstream media. They do this to entrench the powerful Eastern, woke and corrupt interests that dominate the political, social and economic institutions in Canada. Federal authorities are constantly trying to censor us and stop us from publishing the stories that they don’t want you to read. Ottawa may weaponize our taxes and police against us, but we’ve got a powerful ally on our side.You. Free men, and free women. We need you to stand with us and become a member of the Western Standard. Here’s what you will get for your membership:Unlimited access to all articles from the Western Standard, Alberta Report, West Coast Standard, and Saskatchewan Standard, with no paywall. Our daily newsletter delivered to your inbox. .Access to exclusive Member-only WS events.Keep the West’s leading independent media voice strong and free.If you can, please support us with a monthly or annual membership. It takes just a moment to set up, and you will be making a big impact on keeping one the last independent media outlets in Canada free from Ottawa’s corrupting influence.
