US EditionA Deadly E. Coli Outbreak in Walkerton, Ont., Changed Everything 25 Years Ago
- Canada's worst E. Coli O157 outbreak began on May 17, 2000, in Walkerton, Ontario, sickening about 2,300 people and causing seven deaths.
- The outbreak occurred after heavy rains from May 8 to 12 washed cattle manure into a well managed by brothers Stan and Frank Koebel, who delayed reporting contamination.
- A warning to boil the water was announced on May 21, but this came after many people had already fallen ill, sparking nationwide anger and leading to a nearly two-year-long public inquiry overseen by Justice Dennis O'Connor.
- The inquiry produced a set of recommendations that became the foundation for Ontario’s key legislation on water safety, with expert Theresa McClenaghan noting that the investigation was thorough and comprehensive.
- Despite reforms and rigorous testing, access to safe drinking water remains a serious issue, especially in First Nations communities, with reports showing 35% of private well samples contaminated.
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The tragedy, which claimed the lives of seven people, has led to progress on safe drinking water standards.
Winnipeg Free Press
A deadly E. coli outbreak in Walkerton, Ont., changed everything 25 years ago
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Food recall issued for dessert sold in Canada due to E. coli
Poppies brand Mini Éclairs have been recalled due to generic E. coli. Other food recalls in Canada this week include recalls for spinach and kale, muffins, pesto pasta sauce and pumpkin seeds.
Bruce Davidson remembers the epidemic of E. coli, which ravaged his hometown 25 years ago as a "quiet dream." The small Ontario community hospital in Walkerton, usually little frequented, was suddenly overwhelmed by patients with severe diarrhea, vomiting and abdominal pain. The first cases were reported on May 17, 2000. Soon, the municipality, located about 140 kilometres north of London, Ontario, lacked diarrhea medication, the emergency depar…
FPSA - Mini Éclairs recalled in Canada after testing finds E. coli
Poppies Bakeries LLC is recalling Poppies brand Mini Éclairs from the marketplace because of possible generic E. coli contamination. This recall was triggered by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency test results. The recalled product has been sold in British Columbia and Ontario, Canada and may have been distributed in other provinces and territories. Recalled product: Poppies – Mini Éclairs Size: 455 g UPC: 0 08563 95450 1 Codes: Best Before: 2…
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