An investigation is underway to determine the source of a new case of E. coli which has been confirmed in the province.
Lab results show there’s a link with six other cases already reported and Chief Medical Health Officer Dr. Eilish Cleary says the most likely cause is shredded lettuce distributed by FreshPoint.
Seven people have now been diagnosed with E. coli in New Brunswick. There are other cases in Nova Scotia and Ontario.
She says if you’re going to eat lettuce or cabbage, throw the outer leaves away and then remove the remaining leaves before thoroughly rinsing them in water for about 30 seconds.
