The Public Health Agency of Canada says illnesses continue to be reported from the outbreak of Salmonella linked to red onions imported from the United States. Since August 21st, there have been 78 additional illnesses reported with 457 confirmed cases in Canada. One individual has died, but it is not known if Salmonella contributed to the cause of death. The agency is telling Canadians to not eat, use, sell or serve any red, white, yellow, and sweet yellow onions from Thomson International of Bakersfield, California, or any products made with these onions.

This advice applies to all individuals across Canada, as well as retailers, distributors, manufacturers and food service establishments such as hotels, restaurants, cafeterias, hospitals and nursing homes.