Health officials in Saskatchewan Canada are urging customers of Domino’s Pizza in Martensville to watch for symptoms of typhoid fever.

The restaurant’s customers may have been exposed to Salmonella typhi, also known as typhoid fever.

Anyone who consumed food or drink from the Domino’s store at 717 Centennial Drive South between Oct. 11 and Oct.19 is at risk, according to the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA). The danger is not limited to pizza. Any food or beverage may have been contaminated.

Typhoid fever is a rare infection, but treatable with antibiotics, the health authority said in its public warning. It is spread through contaminated food or water.

Symptoms can develop between three to 60 days after exposure to the bacteria. Symptoms include fevers, headaches, fatigue, upper body rashes constipation, diarrhea and vomiting. Some patients develop more serious complications. 

The health aurhority said people should call 811 or see a doctor if they are experiencing symptoms associated with typhoid fever, and ate or drank at the Martensville Domino’s Pizza during the exposure dates.

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