Public health thinks the source of an E. coli outbreak in the Miramichi area has passed through the food supply chain and no longer poses a risk to the public.
More than 30 cases of bloody diarrhea have been investigated with 13 confirmed since April 30th.
Chief Medical Officer Of Health Dr. Eilish Cleary says the case count remains steady with no new cases reported.
The majority of confirmed cases ate at the Jungle Jim's restaurant in Miramichi in the days prior to becoming ill but food samples tested negative for E. coli.
Clearly says it's likely that the source was present in the restaurant for a short period but that contaminated products had been used up when testing took place.
She points out the restaurant in Miramich co-operated fully with Public Health including a thorough sanitation of its kitchen and the completion of a food safety course.
