Drug-resistant salmonella infections are spreading across the country.
Public Health says many of those infected are aged 5 years and younger.
They say the illness came from two sources identified so far:
Raw pet food and contact with cattle, particularly calves.
Public Health says if you come into contact with either, wash your hands.
Symptoms typically start 6 to 72 hours after exposure to Salmonella bacteria, and usually last for 4-7 days.
Symptoms may include:
- fever
- chills
- nausea
- vomiting
- diarrhea
- headache
- abdominal cramps
Public Health says there have been 40 confirmed cases as of November 11 in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Ontario, Manitoba, PEI and Quebec.
The investigation is ongoing.
