MOHLTC - News Release - Listeriosis Update August 26, 2008

News Release

Listeriosis Update August 26, 2008

August 26, 2008

NEWS

The Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care’s listeriosis update, as of Tuesday, August 26, 2008.

# Total cases as of Aug. 26, 2008	# confirmed cases	# cases under investigation
38	22	16

# deaths among confirmed cases	# deaths where listeriosis was an underlying or contributing cause	# deaths where cause is undetermined
12	6	6

QUICK FACTS

Listeriosis is a reportable disease under Ontario Regulation 569 of the Health Protection and Promotion Act;
The incubation period for Listeriosis is from three to seventy days with an average incubation period of three weeks.

LEARN MORE

For an up-to-date list on this recall and other CFIA consumer food recalls online

Find out more about Listeriosis online

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Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care
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