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AHS expands testing criteria after outbreak at Alberta restaurant Saskatoon Farm

As of July 28, there have been 26 probable laboratory cases of E. coli linked to the outbreak at Saskatoon Farm in Foothills County.
Alberta Public Health issued a public health alert after a confirmed case of the measles in Banff last week.
Alberta Health Services has expanded the timeframe for diners at Saskatoon Farm to be tested.

Following an illness outbreak, Alberta Health Service is now asking anyone who dined at the Saskatoon Farm up to and including July 18 to follow AHS guidance. 

AHS recommends that anyone who consumed food, beverages or water at the facility between July 1 and 18 and has experienced nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or abdominal pain to call Health Link at 811 for assessment and testing.   

Previously, the recommendation applied to people who dined at the facility between July 1 and 16. 

Further guidance for individuals who consumed food or drinks at the facility up to July 18 and do not have symptoms will be shared in the coming days, AHS said. 

As of July 28, there have been 26 probable laboratory cases of E. coli linked to the outbreak at Saskatoon Farm. 

In nine of these presumptive cases, Entamoeba histolytica infection has also been identified. 

As part of the laboratory testing, other pathogens including norovirus and rotavirus have been identified, but it is not determined if these pathogens can be linked to this investigation. 

Both norovirus and rotavirus are common viruses associated with gastrointestinal illness. 

As of Friday, July 25, there have been three hospitalizations linked to this incident, and two individuals have since been discharged. 

 

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