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CFIA says inspectors could be sent to Italy to investigate salmonella outbreak

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency may send inspectors to Italy to investigate a salmonella outbreak that has sickened at least 61 people in Canada.
The outbreak is linked to an imported brand of Italian mini-pastries recalled by the agency, affecting several provinces.
Of the 61 reported cases, 33 were in Quebec, 21 in Ontario, and 17 people were hospitalized.
Investigators will examine the manufacturer's pasteurization records to determine if salmonella contamination occurred before or after processing.

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CFIA says inspectors could be sent to Italy to investigate salmonella outbreak - Food In Canada

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency said it’s possible that investigators will be sent to Italy to determine the source of a salmonella outbreak that’s sickened at least 61 people in Canada. On Saturday, the agency recalled an imported brand of Italian mini-pastries distributed at catered events, hospitals and retirement homes in several provinces. Earlier this week the Public Health Agency of Canada told the Canadian Press it’s possible more pe…

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