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Canberra cafes closed amid Salmonella outbreak

Thursday, 16 Feb 2017 10:51:19

The cafes are Ricardo's in Jamison and the Central Cafe in Gungahlin. (Facebook: Mustuffa Shaiek)

An outbreak of salmonella has forced two popular Canberra cafes to close their doors while they are investigated by health inspectors.

The ACT Government Health Protection Services (HPS) has served prohibition orders on the two cafes linked to the outbreak, located in Belconnen and Gungahlin.

The cafes are Ricardo's in Jamison and the Central Cafe in Gungahlin.

In a statement, HPS said health inspectors had uncovered problems "related with food handling processes and procedures" at both stores.

"The cafes will be closed until such time as the identified issues have been rectified," the statement said.

"This action means that there is no ongoing risk to the health of the ACT population from these events".

The health directorate refused to comment on how many people had been affected by the outbreak while the investigation is in process.

Though there are a number of posts on social media from those claiming to have eaten at Ricardo's before falling ill.

"I know someone who was in hospital last week, for four days, with a truly awesome bout of salmonella after eating there," one person wrote on Facebook.

"My partner and I are both in hospital," wrote another.

"Bought cake from there Monday last week, was shivering in bed with fever and food poisoning with girlfriend until Friday, she's fine I'm still not over it," a user said on Reddit.

"Ugh ate there Wednesday last week. Friday, got sick/gastro for 5 days. Guess I have an idea where it came from now..."

Attempts have been made to contact both cafes for comment.

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