Presumed outbreak of E.coli and amoebiasis at Calgary-area food facility
FOOTHILLS COUNTY, ALBERTA, JUL 26 – More than 230 people experienced symptoms and two hospitalizations occurred after contamination of Saskatoon Farm's water system, Alberta Health Services confirmed.
- Alberta Health Services says a gastrointestinal outbreak at Saskatoon Farm in Foothills County is presumed to be caused by E. coli and amoebiasis, with 235 people showing symptoms.
- Two people have been hospitalized, though one has been discharged, and the farm's water system is believed to be the source of the outbreak.
- Officials say the identified E. coli strain is not toxin-producing and generally goes away without treatment, while amoebiasis may not show immediate symptoms but can lead to serious illness.
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Presumed outbreak of E.coli and amoebiasis at Calgary-area food facility
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