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Typhoid fever exposure risk at Domino's Pizza in Martensville: SHA

Typhoid fever is a rare infection, but treatable with antibiotics, the SHA said. The bacteria is spread through contaminated food or water.

Possible contamination Oct. 11-19; symptoms might not appear for 60 days

A Domino's branded pizza box.
The SHA is warning of possible exposure to Typhoid fever at a Domino’s Pizza in Martensville last month. (Charles Krupa/Associated Press)

Saskatchewan health officials are warning the public about possible exposure to typhoid fever at Domino's Pizza in Martensville last month.

Anyone who consumed food or drink from the Domino's at 717 Centennial Drive South from Oct. 11 to Oct. 19 is at risk for contracting Salmonella typhi bacteria, also known as typhoid fever, according to a Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) alert issued today.

The SHA said to call 811 or see a doctor if you're experiencing symptoms associated with typhoid fever, and ate or drank at the Martensville Domino's Pizza during those dates.

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

Typhoid fever is a rare infection, but treatable with antibiotics, the SHA said. It is spread through contaminated food or water.