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  • Canada - Toronto Public Health investigates an outbreak of food borne illness at the Canadian National Exhibition (CNE)- Early laboratory test results indicate staphylococcus aureus toxin

    CNE cronut burger stand stays shut as total ill nears 100

    Toronto health officials investigate stand, but source of suspected food poisonings not confirmed

    CBC News
    Posted: Aug 22, 2013 8:44 AM ET
    Last Updated: Aug 22, 2013 8:02 PM ET

    The company behind the headline-making cronut burger at the Canadian National Exhibition in Toronto is standing by its record even as officials investigate nearly 100 cases of food poisoning....
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    Thirty-four people initially reported symptoms of food-borne illness after eating at the annual fair on Tuesday. Paramedics treated 12 people and recommended that five be taken to hospital. A cronut burger stand at the annual fair remains closed while health officials investigate to determine whether the food played a role in the illnesses.

    "Based on information to date, Toronto Public Health has concentrated our investigation around one food premise located at the CNE. However, all possible sources of illness are being investigated," said Dr. Lisa Berger, associate medical officer of health. "Overall risk to the general public is low."
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    The result of Toronto Public Health tests on food samples from the Epic Burgers and Waffles stand won't be available until Friday at the earliest.
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    Based on news reports of patients' symptoms, Tim Sly, a professor at Ryerson University?s school of occupational and public health, said he suspects the illnesses were caused by a toxin in the food due to the short time between when it was eaten and when patients reported feeling sick.

    "With short onset times, you're looking at something that may have grown in the food and survived the cooking," he said in an interview Thursday on CBC Radio's Metro Morning.
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    The company behind the headline-making cronut burger at the Canadian National Exhibition in Toronto is standing by its record even as officials investigate nearly 100 cases of food poisoning.


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    Update on investigation into food borne illness


    Toronto Public Health continues to investigate an outbreak of food borne illness among individuals who visited the Canadian National Exhibition (CNE) in Toronto.

    Initial reports indicated that 12 people who attended the CNE on Tuesday, August 20 reported becoming ill with vomiting and diarrhea. As of 9 p.m. yesterday, Toronto Public Health had received close to 100 reports from individuals who experienced gastrointestinal symptoms after consuming food at the CNE from August 16 to 20.

    "Based on information to date, Toronto Public Health has concentrated our investigation around one food premise located at the CNE, however, all possible sources of illness are being investigated," said Dr. Lisa Berger, Associate Medical Officer of Health. "Overall risk to the general public is low."

    Food samples have been sent to the lab for testing. These results typically take 48 to 72 hours to complete. At this time, Toronto Public Health has not yet received the results and is waiting to confirm the source of illness.

    Symptoms of illness range from an upset stomach to more serious symptoms, including diarrhea, fever, vomiting, abdominal cramps, and dehydration. If you have experienced symptoms of illness after eating food at the CNE from August 16 to August 20, Public Health encourages you to immediately seek medical attention and notify Toronto Public Health by calling 311.

    Prior to the opening of the CNE, food handler training was offered to over 1,600 food handlers. During the course of the opening weekend of the CNE, Toronto Public Health (TPH) inspected 200 food premises. TPH continues to actively monitor and work with vendors on food safety for the duration of the annual fair.

    Toronto Public Health is working closely with the CNE on this ongoing investigation. The health of Torontonians remains our number one priority.

    Note: There will be no media availability today but TPH will continue to update media as new information becomes available. Please follow us @TOPublicHealth for updates.

    Toronto is Canada's largest city and sixth largest government, and home to a diverse population of about 2.8 million people. Toronto's government is dedicated to delivering customer service excellence, creating a transparent and accountable government, reducing the size and cost of government and building a transportation city. For information on non-emergency City services and programs, Toronto residents, businesses and visitors can dial 311, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

    "Safety and security don't just happen, they are the result of collective consensus and public investment. We owe our children, the most vulnerable citizens in our society, a life free of violence and fear."
    -Nelson Mandela

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    Re: Canada - Toronto Public Health investigates an outbreak of food borne illness at the Canadian National Exhibition (CNE)

    Source: http://news.nationalpost.com/2013/08...alth-confirms/


    Contaminated Cronut Burger caused food poisoning outbreak that sickened more than 150, Toronto health confirms
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    The Cronut Burger was indeed the source of a foodborne illness that caused more than 150 CNE visitors to become sick, Toronto Public Health confirmed Friday.

    ?Based on information from the ill individuals, the only common food exposure that they had was the Cronut Burger served by Epic Burger,? said Dr. David McKeown, medical officer of health with Toronto Public Health, at a news conference on Friday...

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      Re: Canada - Toronto Public Health investigates an outbreak of food borne illness at the Canadian National Exhibition (CNE)

      <TABLE border=0 cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0><TBODY><TR vAlign=top><TD width=288>August 23, 2013</TD><TD width=288>


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      Toronto Public Health update on CNE food borne illness investigation



      This week, Toronto Public Health (TPH) has been investigating an outbreak of food borne illness among individuals who visited the Canadian National Exhibition (CNE) in Toronto.

      TPH's investigation included a thorough on-site inspection of one premise on August 21, including collection of food samples for testing and interviews of individuals who were ill to determine their symptoms and what they ate.

      As of 10 a.m. today, TPH has received over 150 reports from CNE visitors who experienced gastrointestinal symptoms after consuming food at the CNE from August 16 to August 20 and interviewed over 100 individuals. The only common food consumed by those who were ill is the "cronut burger" sold by EPIC Burgers.

      "Early laboratory test results indicate that samples of the cronut burger were contaminated by staphylococcus aureus toxin which is a recognized cause of food borne illness," said Dr.David McKeown, Toronto's Medical Officer of Health.

      Symptoms of illness range from an upset stomach to more serious symptoms, including diarrhea, fever, vomiting, abdominal cramps, and dehydration. TPH is continuing its investigation to determine how the contamination occurred.

      Prior to the opening of the CNE, food handler training was offered to over 1,600 food handlers. Since the CNE's opening weekend, TPH has inspected over 300 food premises. TPH continues to actively monitor and will work with vendors on food safety for the duration of the annual fair.

      For more information about staphylococcus aureus see the TPH factsheet at http://www.toronto.ca/health/moh/pdf/food_safety_backgrounder.pdf

      Toronto is Canada's largest city and sixth largest government, and home to a diverse population of about 2.8 million people. Toronto's government is dedicated to delivering customer service excellence, creating a transparent and accountable government, reducing the size and cost of government and building a transportation city. For information on non-emergency City services and programs, Toronto residents, businesses and visitors can dial 311, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.


      <TABLE border=0 cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0><TBODY><TR vAlign=top><TD width=288>Media Contact</TD><TD width=24></TD><TD width=288></TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD width=288></TD><TD width=24></TD><TD width=288></TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD width=288>Kris Scheuer, Media Relations Consultant</TD><TD width=24></TD><TD width=288></TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD width=288></TD><TD width=24></TD><TD width=288></TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD width=288>Toronto Public Health</TD><TD width=24></TD><TD width=288></TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD width=288></TD><TD width=24></TD><TD width=288></TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD width=288>416-338-8020</TD><TD width=24></TD><TD width=288></TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD width=288></TD><TD width=24></TD><TD width=288></TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD width=288>kscheue@toronto.ca

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      "Safety and security don't just happen, they are the result of collective consensus and public investment. We owe our children, the most vulnerable citizens in our society, a life free of violence and fear."
      -Nelson Mandela

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