Salmonellosis Associated with Cheese Consumption -- Canada
Several hundred cases of salmonellosis caused by Salmonella
typhimurium phage type 10 have been reported from Prince Edward
Island, Newfoundland, New Brunswick, and Ontario, Canada, in recent
months. These cases have been traced to eating cheese produced by
Amalgamated Dairies, Ltd. (ADL) of Summerside, Prince Edward
Island.
Several different types of cheese, including colby, cheddar,
mozzarella, and farmer's cheese, may have been contaminated. The
cheeses, which were sold under many different labels, have been
recalled in Canada. The brands packaged by ADL that have been
recalled are Tyne Valley, Clover Cream, and ADL. In addition, mild
and medium cheddar cheese bearing the registration number 1413
(Canada
Packers Inc., Toronto, Canada) of the brand names Maple Leaf,
Calbeck,
Co-op., I.G.A., N & D, and Western Family have been recalled. Mild
cheddar cheese bearing the registration number 1557 (Winchester
Cheese, Inc., Winchester, Canada) of the brand names J. M.
Schneider,
Loblaws (including No Name and No Frills), Dutch Boy, Super Value,
Quick Save, Dairy Pride, Zehrs, and Sunspun have also been
recalled.
To date, CDC is not aware of any distribution of the cheeses in
the United States, but it is possible that U.S. citizens have been
infected by eating cheese in Canada or by bringing cheese back to
the
United States. Consumers are advised to discard the product or to
return it to the place of purchase.
Reported by Health Protection Br, Health and Welfare, Canada;
Emergency and Epidemiology Operations Br, U.S. Food and Drug
Administration; Enteric Diseases Br, Div of Bacterial Diseases,
Center
for Infectious Diseases, CDC.
Editorial Note
Editorial Note: CDC's Enteric Diseases Branch, Center for
Infectious
Diseases, (404) 329-3753, would appreciate reports of any cases or
outbreaks of salmonellosis in U.S. citizens associated with eating
these cheeses. Reports should go through state and local health
departments.
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