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Update - Public Health Notice - Outbreak of E. coli infections linked to romaine lettuce

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Friday, November 23, 2018
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The current outbreak appears to be ongoing as illnesses linked to romaine lettuce continue to be reported.

Key Points: 
  • The current outbreak appears to be ongoing as illnesses linked to romaine lettuce continue to be reported.
  • At this time, the investigation evidence in Ontario, Quebec, and New Brunswick suggests that there is a risk of E. coli infections associated with eating romaine lettuce.
  • The outbreak investigation is ongoing, and this public health notice will be updated as the Canadian investigation evolves.
  • Individuals in Ontario, Quebec and New Brunswick should avoid eating romaine lettuce and salad mixes containing romaine lettuce until more is known about the outbreak and the cause of contamination.