The Public Health Agency of Canada says there are now 239 confirmed cases of Salmonella infections linked to onions imported from the United States. "Do not eat, use, sell or serve any red, white, yellow and sweet yellow onions from Thomson International Inc. of Bakersfield, Calif., U.S.A, or any products made with these onions," the agency said Friday. As of Friday, the 239 cases of Salmonella Newport illness linked to the outbreak have been reported as follows:British Columbia: 67. WATCH | Salmonella outbreak tied to U.S. onions:A salmonella outbreak that started in the U.S. has led to a wide recall of California onions in Canada. The onions have been sold across Canada under the names El Competidor, Imperial Fresh, Onions 52, Tender Loving Care and Thomson International.

Source: CBC News August 07, 2020 21:33 UTC