Toronto Public Health is investigating three cases of Listeria in people who allegedly ate sandwiches from a Druxy’s deli at the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre near College St. and University Ave. The health agency is urging anyone who ate meat at the location between Jan. 1 and March 12 to watch for symptoms of Listeria and seek medical attention if they appear. “We’re waiting to reopen with Toronto Public Health’s approval.”The Toronto Public Health statement said an investigation is underway, and staff have collected samples from food and surfaces in the eatery for testing, and ordered a “thorough cleaning of the restaurant and the restaurant equipment.” “The restaurant is closed and the owner is co-operating with Toronto Public Health to ensure there is no further risk to the public,” the statement said. “Common foods contaminated with this bacteria include deli meats and unpasteurized dairy products,” the agency said. Toronto Public Health said the city receives an average of 17 reports of Listeria infection each year.

Source: thestar March 21, 2018 17:10 UTC