The health agency says on its website that the outbreak is linked to Alasko brand or Fraser Valley Meats brand frozen whole kernel corn.
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The Public Health Agency of Canada says its investigation into a salmonella outbreak in western Canada determined that 84 people fell ill this fall from the bacteria.
The agency says on its website that the outbreak is linked to Alasko brand frozen whole kernel corn.
People have reported becoming ill in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba and Ontario.
The agency says the illnesses reported in Ontario were linked to travel to Alberta and British Columbia.
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has issued food recall advisories for Alasko brand Frozen Whole Kernel Corn and Fraser Valley Meats brand Frozen Whole Kernel Corn.
The health agency said people should not eat, use, sell or serve any of the recalled products.
“The epidemic appears to be continuing as recent illnesses continue to be reported,” the agency said on its website.
“Do not eat, use, sell or serve recalled Alasko or Fraser Valley Meats brand frozen whole kernel corn. These tips apply to individuals, as well as retailers, distributors, manufacturers and food service establishments such as hotels, restaurants, cafeterias, hospitals and long-term care homes, across Canada.
Of those who have, 36 are in British Columbia, 30 in Alberta, four in Saskatchewan, 12 in Manitoba and two in Ontario.
The agency says four people have been hospitalized and no deaths have been reported.
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