The Northwestern Health Unit is reaching out to anyone who may have fallen ill after attending Rhythm on the Range in Dryden on Saturday.
At least ten people reported symptoms consistent with food poisoning.
The Health Unit is investing but suspects the illness is associated with macaroni and cheese sold by a food vendor without a permit.
Officials are now asking others who may have developed symptoms within twelve hours of eating at the event to contact their local Health Unit office.
Under the Health Protection and Promotion Act, anyone planning to operate a food booth must notify the local health unit before they begin operation.
This requirement includes temporary food premises, such as those operated at special events and markets.
Customers should look for a Temporary Event Food Vendor Permit posted at the food vendor’s location, which indicates that the premises has been inspected by the health unit.
These permits must be posted at the event by the vendor for the public to see, and will include the following information:
Permit Number
Food Vendor’s Name
Permit Expiry Date
List of food items that the vendor has been approved to serve
Inspector’s comments (if any)
Inspector’s signature and date of approval
Exceptions to the rule include:
-Farmers’ market vendors at markets where more than 50% of the vendors are farmers selling their own farm products
-Temporary food premises operated at special events by service clubs, fraternal organizations, or religious groups
For more information visit Food safety
The Health Unit is thanking Rhythm on the Range event coordinators for their active participation and cooperation in the ongoing follow-up.
