More Cases Confirmed in Canadian E. Coli Outbreak

The number of cases in an ongoing outbreak of E. coli in Ontario, Canada, has risen to 29 confirmed cases, with another 119 probable cases. The source of the outbreak is still being investigated, but is thought to be from contaminated romaine lettuce, according to the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long Term Care.

The bulk of the sick individuals are in Guelph and Niagara, but cases have also been reported at health units in Halton and Waterloo.