The Alberta health inspectors have reported that they found major health issues, including cockroach infestations and unsafe food handling, at a shared kitchen used by several daycares hit by a widespread E. coli outbreak. The outbreak is linked to a central kitchen serving many daycares. There have been 264 lab-confirmed cases of E. coli connected to the outbreak. AHS said the inspection also found instances of food not being handled in a manner that makes it safe to eat and a lack of appropriate equipment for keeping food cold during transportation. The kitchen is closed and will only reopen once AHS determines it is safe. In a statement to CBC News late Tuesday afternoon, Kent Hehr, vice president of Fueling Brains, said their daycares source food from Fueling Minds, a catering company providing food to other daycare centers. There are currently 25 patients receiving care in the hospital, the province said in an emailed media release — 22 of whom are confirmed as having HUS. Six patients are receiving peritoneal dialysis at Alberta Children's Hospital. The children with severe illness are all in stable condition and receive the care they need in the hospital. Children and families receive care and support at three outpatient clinics in Calgary hospitals. Eleven child-care facilities were closed as part of the outbreak investigation. @ https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/alberta-health-minister-cmoh-1.6963878
