University of Guelph: 'We take pride in our food services and food safety' and our ability to infect people with E. coli

Posted: August 3rd, 2008 - 4:19pm by Doug Powell

At least four people have been stricken with E. coli at the University of Guelph – two food handlers, one university faculty, and one conference attendee.

So says the health unit, in a local newspaper report. The university didn’t actually say anything, other than to issue a Kremlinesque request to talk to people who’ve been barfing.

“In the interests of the health of our community, the University is posting this bulletin. Representatives of Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health are investigating a possible E. coli outbreak.

“Symptoms of E. coli include diarrhea, stomach cramps, nausea and/or vomiting. If you or a family member recently had, or currently has any of those symptoms, please call Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health at 1-877-844-8653. For more information about E. coli go to www.wdghu.org”

A university spokesthingy did tell the paper, "We take pride in our food services and food safety."

Risk communication 101: Better to come clean up front than let the details slowly – or explosively – shit out.
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Categories: E. coli, Food Safety Policy
Tags: Risk Communication, University Of Guelph

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Martha says:

I'm not sure what more you would want them to do.

Posted on August 6th, 2008 - 6:34pm

mairi says:

actually, I go the university, and we are dealing with ANOTHER outbreak of ecoli, this time it is presumed to be from the "pita pit" on campus, and there is lots more they can do. Most of the food handlers on campus don't wear gloves when they make your food, including pitas and submarines that don't get cooked. So basically you are eating whatever germs that server had on their hands, so I would say yes, there is more that could be done to prevent food poisoning.

Posted on November 9th, 2008 - 5:38pm

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