04.03.2016

The Public Health Agency of Canada collaborated with federal and provincial public health partners to investigate an outbreak of Salmonella Infantis infections in nine provinces. Epidemiologic and laboratory investigations conducted by local, provincial, and federal officials indicated that exposure to fresh, raw chicken was the likely source of this outbreak. Given that the reported number of Salmonella Infantis cases has returned to the expected number for this time of year, the outbreak investigation coordinating committee has been deactivated and the investigation is coming to a close.
Overall, there were a total of 110 cases of Salmonella Infantis illness in nine provinces. Individuals became sick between March 2015 and January 2016. The majority of cases (58%) are female, with an average age of 41 years. Twenty-one people have been hospitalized, and all have recovered or are recovering. No deaths have been reported.