Contaminated lettuce likely cause for E.coli outbreak; province
Posted Jan 12, 2013 07:14:21 AM.
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Lettuce at KFC/Taco Bell locations is the likely source of the E.coli 0157 outbreak.
Nova Scotia’s Deputy Chief Medical Officer of Health says the evidence from the investigation points a common food source distributed to a single fast-food chain restaurant in the province.
Officials say it’s unlikely that more E.coli cases will be reported because the lettuce in question has passed its shelf-life and is probably out of the food chain.
Federal authorities continue to investigate the cause of the contamination but here in Nova Scotia, the Department of Agriculture has inspected locations and found no significant food safety issues.
Symptoms of E.coli 0157 can include abdominal cramps, vomiting and bloody diarrhea but it can vary.
People experiencing symptoms should call 8-1-1 to speak with a nurse, or contact a health care professional.
