CANADA: Health department closes Vineland Chinese restaurant - (St. Catherines Standard)
July 31, 2008 – 10:38 pmA Vineland, Onatrio, Chinese restaurant has been closed following a suspected food contamination outbreak that made at least 19 people ill.
China Express was closed last Friday by Niagara public health officials after a number of health violations were found at the takeout restaurant at 4630 Victoria Ave., near South Service Road.
China Express remained closed Thursday for unsanitary conditions and improper food handling, read a notice posted at the restaurant. Public health inspectors continued to investigate the eatery, which recently changed ownership.
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