Six people in B.C. infected with E. coli linked to flour according to : revelstokereview

have been infected with the same strain of E. coli and the BC Centre for Disease Control is urging residents to throw out any flour that may be contaminated. raw frozen pastries or doughs) regardless of the type of flour used, and that surfaces that come into contact with raw flour should be thoroughly washed as flour can be contaminated with harmful bacteria," BCCDC said. While it is unknown at this time whether the other ill people consumed the same flour, the BCCDC recommends that consumers don't take any chances with raw flour. "The outbreak serves as a reminder that it is not safe to taste or eat raw dough, batter or foods containing raw or undercooked flour (e.g. RELATED: E. coli symptomsAnyone who becomes ill with vomiting and diarrhea after consuming raw dough, batter or flour products is advised to consult their physician, or call the nurse line at 811.




The earlier recall initially was linked to Robin Hood all-purpose flour, original, produced by Smucker Foods of Canada Corp., a subsidiary of The J.M. "Although this outbreak is occurring at the same time as a national outbreak involving a different strain of E. coli O121 that has been linked to various flours and flour products, it is unclear whether there is a link between the two outbreaks," the BCCDC said. A sample of flour from one of the ill individuals was tested by the BCCDC Public Health Laboratory, and the flour subsequently was found to be positive for the same strain of E. coli O121 as seen in all the illnesses. "We must emphasize that flour is a raw agricultural product and must be thoroughly baked or cooked before eating." Responding to the latest findings, Rogers Foods issued a letter to its customers noting its commitment "to producing safe, quality flours for our consumers.""We are working diligently with the Canadian Food Inspection Agency in their investigation on how this bag became contaminated with E. coli O121.," Rogers Foods said.

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Centre for Disease Control said it's unclear whether the two outbreaks are linked. This outbreak is occurring at the same time as another, national outbreak of a different strain of E. coli linked to Robin Hood flour. The strain, E. coli O121, was found in a sample of flour taken from one of the individuals, according to a statement. Anyone who becomes ill with vomiting and diarrhea after consuming raw dough, batter or flour products should consult a doctor. Centre for Disease Control is warning the public of an outbreak of E. coli after six British Columbians were infected with the same strain of the bacterial infection between February and April.


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