27 sick in Canada by Salmonella in outbreak related to dog food and behavior

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says 27 people have become ill with Salmonella, mostly in Alberta and British Columbia, in a outbreak associated with contaminated dog food and behavior.

The agency says that dog food and behavior can be contaminated with bacteria, and people may get sick in contact with dog or handling their food – even if their dog is fine.

The agency says that Salmonella has 13 laboratory-relaxed cases in Alberta from mid-February to mid-August and in the case of 12 in BC, Ontario and Northwest Territories.

It said that six have been admitted to the hospital but there is no death reported. According to CFIA, most of the 59 percent of women are in women.

The agency has not identified a specific brand of contaminated dog food or behavior, but warns that people should practice good hygiene and handwashing after exposure to dogs, their food and behaviors.

A statement by the CFIA states, “A single common supplier of dog food or behavior has not been identified.”

“Investigation is on and this notice will be updated as the investigation develops.”

Symptoms of Salmonella include chills, fever, nausea, diarrhea, vomiting and sudden headache, usually starting within six to 72 hours after exposure.

The CFIA says that 27 lab-confirmed cases are likely to exceed the actual number of sick people, as many people do not go to doctors to see or test.

Officials recommend that the dog owners use dishes dedicated to their pets and wash them separately from other utensils, and store dog food from where human food is prepared.