Hamilton Officials Reveal Likely Cause of Salmonella Outbreak at Restaurant that Sickened 29 People
Investigators found contaminated cheese and prior food safety lapses, but say kitchen cross-contamination likely spread the bacteria to diners.
- On Monday, Piper Arms Stoney Creek reopened after Hamilton Public Health permitted operations following comprehensive facility-wide sanitization and enhanced food handler training reinforcing proper temperature control, cross-contamination prevention, and hand hygiene.
- Investigators linked 29 confirmed salmonella cases and 57 probable infections to the restaurant, with evidence pointing to cross-contamination within the kitchen rather than a single contaminated food item as the outbreak source.
- Public health records show the restaurant received a conditional pass on March 10 for refrigeration and storage issues, then faced critical infractions during an April 10 outbreak investigation that led to temporary closure.
- Hamilton Public Health fined the restaurant $705 for three infractions, while a couple hospitalized after wing night on March 31 experienced severe illness requiring treatment for salmonella blood infection and heart complications.
- No new illnesses have been reported since corrective measures were implemented, and Hamilton Public Health will conduct additional follow-up inspections to ensure food safety standards are consistently maintained going forward.
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