BC Ferries said it is investigating an incident that prompted a health-related food service suspension on the Queen of Alberni and Salish Orca vessels.
Service resumed March 23 after public health officials gave the all-clear. BC Ferries said a potential health issue had been identified on the Comox–Powell River and Duke Point-Tsawwassen routes.
“Public health reviewed all testing results, along with our recovery actions, and confirmed it is safe to return to normal operations,” it said. “Signage has been removed and hot food service has resumed.”
The corporation said notifications were sent to passengers on board the vessel and at terminals, in line with public health protocols.
“Customers were notified at the time through onboard and terminal announcements, as well as posted signage and food service was paused,” it said. “We follow all public health guidance on both our response and communications, including when and how information is shared as results are confirmed.”
BC Ferries said food service resumed after three consecutive days of testing returned clear results.
The corporation said it is continuing to review the incident and the factors that led to the initial test results.
