Salmonellosis

Salmonellosis is the most common form of food poisoning. It is caused by eating food contaminated with bacteria belonging to the genus Salmonella. In the USA, it is estimated that Salmonella infects up to 4 million people annually. Symptoms include nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain. The disease can be fatal in infants, the elderly, and individuals with a weakened immune system.

Canada inspecting shipments of peppers from Mexico

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is taking precautionary actions to prevent the implicated source of the Salmonella Saintpaul outbreak in the United States (U.S.) from entering Canada. – In keeping with the Government’s commitment to food safety, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is taking precautionary actions to prevent the implicated source of the Salmonella Saintpaul outbreak in the United States (U.S.) from entering Canada.

Jalapeno, Serrano peppers not connected to Salmonella Saintpaul Outbreak

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is advising consumers that jalape?o and Serrano peppers grown in the United States are not connected with the current Salmonella Saintpaul outbreak. – Jalapeno and Serrano peppers grown in the United States are not connected with the current Salmonella Saintpaul outbreak, informed by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Update of Salmonella Saintpaul Situation in Canada

Canada has reported a case of a Salmonella Saintpaul infection that matches those associated with the outbreak in the United States. – Public Health officials in Canada have reported a case of a Salmonella Saintpaul infection that matches those associated with the outbreak in the United States. The individual involved has indicated that he recently travelled to the United States. Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) officials will continue to work with their colleagues in Canada and the U.S. to monitor the situation and assess further cases.

Avoid raw red tomatoes in New Mexico, Texas

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warns consumers in New Mexico and Texas not to eat certain types of raw red tomatoes like raw red plum, red Roma, or round red tomatoes. – The Food and Drug Administration is alerting consumers in New Mexico and Texas that a salmonellosis outbreak appears to be linked to consumption of certain types of raw red tomatoes and products containing raw red tomatoes.

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