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Salmonella outbreak in Canada (Oct. 16, 2015)

Published: 16 October 2015

“The Public Health Agency of Canada is investigating an outbreak of salmonella that spans eight provinces and has resulted in several hospitalizations.” (Source: CBC, Oct. 16, 2015)

Lawrence Goodridge, Ian and Jayne Munro Chair in Food Safety and Associate Professor at McGill University; Director, Food Safety & Quality Program at McGill University
Expertise: His primary research interests include the use of bacteriophages to control the growth of foodborne pathogens, and in development of rapid tests to detect foodborne and waterborne pathogens with an emphasis on Escherichia coli, Salmonella, and Listeria monocytogenes, foodborne viruses.
Contact: lawrence.goodridge [at] mcgill.ca. 514 398-7921. He answers in English. (Cellphone available)

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