A salmonella outbreak linked to Piper Arms Stoney Creek has sickened nine people, according to Hamilton Public Health.
Health officials said Tuesday that seven of the confirmed cases required hospitalization. The cases developed symptoms between March 30 and April 5, including diarrhea, vomiting, stomach pain and chills.
City health officials said, “The investigation is still ongoing and no specific food item has been confirmed as the source of the illness.”
Despite inspections being completed over the weekend, the pub was ordered to temporarily close on Monday as the investigation continued.
“Public Health has worked closely with the operator to review food handling and sanitation practices and collected food samples for laboratory testing,” city officials said.
“At this time, no specific deficiencies have been identified requiring corrective action; however, the closure allows Public Health to complete the investigation and ensure the campus is operating safely prior to reopening.”
Authorities are urging anyone who visited the pub but is not experiencing symptoms to monitor their health and maintain good hygiene.
According to Hamilton Public Health, Salmonella is a bacteria commonly found in raw or undercooked foods and unpasteurized products.
It can also spread through contaminated produce or poor food handling. Symptoms usually appear six to 48 hours after exposure and can last for several days.
