Saskatchewan has had its first case of  E. coli relating to that national recall of frozen beef burgers.

The individual is recovering, and the case occurred in the Regina Qu’Appelle Health Region.

Symptoms of E. coli infection include severe abdominal pain, watery or bloody diarrhoea, vomiting, nausea and headaches. Symptoms usually appear within three to four days but can occur up to ten days later and last five to ten days.

The CFIA issued a recall of frozen beef burgers distributed on February 19th under the Gourmet Meat Shoppe and Butchers Brand. The product should be returned to the location of purchase or discarded.

Saskatchewan’s Medical Health Officer reminds the public that all meat should be cooked thoroughly, and anyone handling or preparing food should thoroughly wash their hands.