Potential risks of salmonella contamination from handling
reptiles and feeder rodents
There has been a recent increase in human disease related to
bacterial infection with Salmonella Typhimurium in Ontario. Ontario health unit
investigators found that exposure to feeder rodents and/or reptiles may be risk
factors for infection in these cases.
The Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care (MOHLTC), with the
assistance of the Office of the Chief Veterinarian for Ontario, has produced a
factsheet (attached) to discuss the risks and to educate owners of reptiles and
feeder rodents on safe handling practices.
As a responsible player in the Canadian pet industry, you
are asked to distribute this factsheet to any appropriate staff within your
organization or business, and, if applicable, to your clients who are or serve
reptile owners.
Raising awareness of proper hygiene and the safe handling of
reptiles and feeder rodents will play an important role in preventing future
infections. Click on this link to access
the fact sheet: www.health.gov.on.ca/en/public/publications/disease/salmonella_arfr.aspx
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