E. coli O157 in Alberta linked to pork?

Nine days ago, Alberta Health Services said there was confirmed 130 cases of E.coli O157  infection in Alberta and urged people to wash their hands with hot, soapy water — especially after using the bathroom.

UnknownBureaucratic BS.

Today, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency cryptically stated that raw pork products sold by V&T Meat and Food, Calgary, Alberta and Hiep Thanh Trading, Edmonton, Alberta were being recalled due to E. coli O157:H7, and that further analysis is underway to determine if these affected products are linked to some of the E. Coli O157:H7 illnesses in Alberta.

Canadian tax dollars at work.

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A former professor of food safety and the publisher of barfblog.com, Powell is passionate about food, has five daughters, and is an OK goaltender in pickup hockey. Download Doug’s CV here. Dr. Douglas Powell editor, barfblog.com retired professor, food safety 3/289 Annerley Rd Annerley, Queensland 4103 dpowell29@gmail.com 61478222221 I am based in Brisbane, Australia, 15 hours ahead of Eastern Standard Time