Testing has not yet found a link between these products and the outbreak, but the investigation is continuing to determine if they are the source. Alberta Health Services, Alberta Health and Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development are leading the investigation with the support of the CFIA and the Public Health Agency of Canada to identify the source. From July 15 to September 4, there were 154 confirmed cases of E. coli in the province.

A list of affected products can be found here.

“The health of Albertans is our priority. We will continue to work closely with our partners to investigate the source of the E. coli outbreak. We encourage Albertans to pay close attention to the recall of these products and to practice safe food handling and preparation practices.”

Albertans should continue to take precautions to protect themselves from E. coli:

• Wash your hands with hot, soapy water often, especially after using the washroom or changing diapers, before preparing food and after touching raw meat.
• Cook pork and beef to a temperature of at least 71C (160F).
• Thoroughly wash fruits and vegetables before eating.
• Thoroughly wash all kitchen tools and surfaces that have touched raw meat.
• Use only pasteurized milk, dairy and juice products.
• Be sure that water used for drinking or food preparation is from approved sources (including municipal water supplies or properly maintained/treated well water).
• When you travel to a country that may have unsafe drinking water, don’t use ice or drink tap water. Also, avoid eating raw fruits and vegetables, except those with skin that you peel yourself.