Cross-contamination caused salmonella outbreak at Stoney Creek restaurant: public health

Hamilton Public Health says cross-contamination contributed to the recent salmonella outbreak at a Stoney Creek restaurant.

The Piper Arms location at 1786 Stone Church Rd. East was ordered to close on April 13 after dozens of people reported falling ill after eating at the restaurant.

According to Public Health, there have been 29 confirmed cases of Salmonellosis linked to the outbreak, 57 probable cases and nine hospitalizations.

Data from an investigation into the outbreak by the city suggests “cross-contamination contributed to transmission within the premises rather than a sole food item as the source of illness.”

Investigators determined that shredded cheese tested positive for Salmonella enteritidis.

As a result, three charges with fines totaling $705 were issued on April 29 to the owner of the restaurant.

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