E. coli O157:H7 Linked to Wendy's Salads in Fredericton, New Brunswick Canada - So, where did the lettuce come from?
The Daily Gleaner of Fredericton, New Brunswick reported on yet another E. coli outbreak linked to salads prepared at a Wendy’s.
Public Health Services is following four confirmed cases of E. coli believed to be linked to people who ate at the Wendy's Restaurant on Prospect Street.
"Public Health advises those who ate at the restaurant before Tuesday, Oct. 27, seek medical attention if they experience symptoms of gastro-intestinal illness, such as severe cramps, diarrhea (may be bloody and watery), abdominal pain and vomiting," Dr. Cristin Muecke, regional medical officer of health for the Fredericton area, said in a news release
The cases of E. coli 0157:H7 are believed to be linked to salads prepared and served at the Prospect Street restaurant. There's no evidence to suggest a public health concern at other restaurant locations. Public Health Services is continuing its investigation into the matter.
The restaurant has implemented control measures to help minimize any risks and has been inspected. The restaurant is co-operating with Public Health Services and, at this time, Public Health officials don't have any concerns with the restaurant remaining open.
Muecke said anyone experiencing symptoms should follow good hygiene practices, such as washing their hands thoroughly. They should avoid contact with persons who may be particularly susceptible, including the very young, the elderly and those with weakened immune systems.
So, who made the lettuce?
my daughter, sister-in-law and myself ate at wendys on main street in fredericton nb on October 14th probably around 1:30 pm. I ordered the chi. nugget meal, my daughter had the hamburger meal and my sister-in-law had the boneless wing meal. My sister-in-laws chicken wings were cold, she returned them only to get warm ones (not at all hot), my nuggets were barely warm as was my daughters hamburger. However we were in a hurry so ate anyway. We will not do this again. My daughter had really bad stomach cramps the next day/two. She said she had never had anything like it before and that was the only thing we could relate it to was the hamburger she was served at your restaurant.
we eat there a couple or more times a month and was very disappointed. Most times it is good....although the nuggets have only been warm on a number of occasions...in the summer the girls working there were great but i find this fall the service has not been the same....new staff.
Be aware on foods that are not hot and return them.
cathy
cathy o'donnell
i have allways enjoyed your food,my wife got a grill chinken caesar salad but the chicken was fried and the health rating was 90.5 this was in swansboro, nc. whats going on?