Possible botulism in Sanirajak and Igloolik

Press Release

November 19, 2024

The Department of Health is advising residents of Sanirajak and Igloolik not to eat fermented meat at this time. Public Health is investigating reports of people possibly becoming ill with botulism after eating fermented meat.

People who have eaten fermented meat should watch for symptoms like:

• Diarrhea, nausea and vomiting.
• Feeling weak or tired.
• Blurred vision.
• Weakness of the arms, chest muscles and legs.
• Trouble breathing.

If you have any of these symptoms or have questions, please call the community health centre in Sanirajak at 867-928-8827 and Igloolik at 867-934-2100.

If you have leftover fermented meat that could be used for testing, please contact your regional environmental health officer at 867-975-1163.

Contact

Pierre Essoh
Communications Specialist
Department of Health
867-975-5712
heacommunications@gov.nu.ca

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