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CTV News
4 days ago
- Health
- CTV News
B.C., Saskatchewan among provinces where contaminated salami was sold
Multiple brands of salami and cacciatore have been recalled due to potential salmonella contamination, according to Health Canada. (Health Canada) Health officials are adding British Columbia and Saskatchewan to the list of provinces where salami and cacciatore products connected to a salmonella outbreak were distributed. The Public Health Agency of Canada says 87 people have now gotten sick after eating contaminated lunch meat, with nine of those people landing in the hospital. The federal health agency previously reported the contaminated products were sold in Ontario, Alberta, Manitoba and Quebec. Salmonella is a bacterial illness that can result in severe and potentially deadly infections, particularly for children, pregnant people, the elderly and those with weakened immune systems. Healthy people may experience short-term fever, headache, vomiting, nausea, cramps and diarrhea. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has recalled over 65 products linked to the outbreak, including Rea brand salamis, Bona brand salamis, Cosmo's Smoked Meats, Imperial Meats and other brands sold in grocery stores, specialty markets, restaurants, cafes, delis and butcher shops. This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 19, 2025.
National Post
4 days ago
- Health
- National Post
Salmonella contaminated salami recalled extended to B.C. and Saskatchewan
Health officials are adding Saskatchewan and British Columbia to the list of provinces where salami and cacciatore products connected to a salmonella outbreak were distributed. Article content The Public Health Agency of Canada says 87 people have now gotten sick after eating contaminated lunch meat, with nine of those people landing in the hospital. Article content The federal health agency previously reported the contaminated products were sold in Ontario, Alberta, Manitoba and Quebec. Article content Article content Salmonella is a bacterial illness that can result in severe and potentially deadly infections, particularly for children, pregnant people, the elderly and those with weakened immune systems. Article content Article content Healthy people may experience short-term fever, headache, vomiting, nausea, cramps and diarrhea. Article content The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has recalled over 65 products linked to the outbreak, including Rea brand salamis, Bona brand salamis, Cosmo's Smoked Meats, Imperial Meats and other brands sold in grocery stores, specialty markets, restaurants, cafes, delis and butcher shops. Article content
Associated Press
4 days ago
- Health
- Associated Press
Public health notice: Outbreak of Salmonella infections linked to various brands of salami and cacciatore products
July 19, 2025: Update This outbreak investigation is ongoing. The public health notice will be updated as the investigation evolves. OTTAWA, ON, July 19, 2025 /CNW/ - At a glance Do not consume, use, sell, serve or distribute recalled salami and cacciatore products. For details on recalled product brand names and lot codes, please consult the Recalls and Safety Alerts website. Over 65 products have been recalled. These products may have been used in prepared products like sandwiches or sold at deli counters. Recalled food Recall warnings have been issued for various salami and cacciatore products, including products from brands: These products were distributed to: These products may have been used and sold in prepared products like sandwiches or at deli counters. These warnings were triggered by findings from the food safety investigation. For more information on the recalled products, including all product names, descriptions and lot codes, please consult the CFIA's notices on the Recalls and Safety Alerts website. Rea brand Genoa Salami and Bona brand Genova Salami recalled due to Salmonella Rea brand Soppressata Salami Sweet recalled due to Salmonella Various brands of Salami and Cacciatore recalled due to Salmonella How to protect your health Salmonellosis is a foodborne bacterial illness that can affect anyone exposed to a contaminated food product, including the recalled product. People who are infected with Salmonella bacteria can spread Salmonella to other people several days to several weeks after they have become infected, even if they don't have symptoms. The following advice applies to individuals, as well as retailers, distributors and food service establishments such as specialty markets, delis, and cafes across Canada: Most people who become ill from a Salmonella infection will recover fully after a few days without treatment, but it can also cause severe illness and hospitalization. The Salmonella strain associated with this outbreak investigation is multi drug-resistant, which means it's resistant to certain antibiotics (streptomycin, kanamycin, ampicillin, and sulfisoxazole). Other antibiotics are available to treat illnesses associated with this outbreak strain, if antibiotic treatment is considered necessary. Those at higher risk for serious illness include: Symptoms Salmonellosis has a wide range of symptoms. You may not get sick at all. However, if you do get sick, symptoms usually start within 6 to 72 hours after exposure. You may experience: Most symptoms end within 4 to 7 days. While most people recover completely on their own, some people may have a more serious illness that: Salmonellosis (Salmonella) Food safety for vulnerable populations Investigation summary There are 87 laboratory-confirmed cases of Salmonella I 4,[5],12:i:- illness linked to this outbreak in: The illness reported in British Columbia is related to travel to Alberta. People became sick between mid-April and late-June 2025. Of the cases reported, nine people have been hospitalized and there have been no deaths. Many people who became sick reported eating salami in prepared sandwiches or purchased from deli counters where the recalled products were served. People who became sick are between 1 and over 100 years of age. More recent illnesses may continue to be reported in the outbreak because there is a period between when a person becomes ill and when the illness is reported to public health officials. For this outbreak, the illness reporting period is between 11 and 45 days. This outbreak may not be limited to the provinces with known illnesses. The recalled products were distributed to: For more details on distribution please consult CFIA's notices on the Recalls and Safety Alerts website. Related links SOURCE Public Health Agency of Canada
CBC
15-07-2025
- Health
- CBC
4th brand added to salami recall over salmonella concerns
Social Sharing Officials are pulling another brand of salami off the shelves due to an ongoing salmonella outbreak: Rea brand Soppressata Salami Sweet, according to an update from the Canadian Food Inspection Agency. Other products include Rea brand Genoa Salami Sweet, Rea brand Genoa Salami Hot and Bona brand Mild Genova Salami. Consumers can subscribe for updates on recalled products here. The Public Health Agency of Canada says 84 people have gotten sick and nine landed in hospital after eating deli meat. Previously, they said the products linked to the outbreak were sold in Ontario, Alberta and Manitoba. They're now adding Quebec to that list. Salmonella is a bacterial illness that can result in severe and potentially deadly infections, particularly for children, pregnant people, the elderly and those with weakened immune systems.
CTV News
15-07-2025
- Health
- CTV News
Another salami brand added to recall linked to salmonella infections
Labels from Rea brand Soppressata Salami Sweet, Rea brand Genoa Salami Sweet, Rea brand Genoa Salami Hot and Bona brand Mild Genova Salami are seen in this July 15, 2025, composite of handout images. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Handout - Canadian Food Inspection Agency (Mandatory Credit) Officials are pulling another brand of salami off the shelves due to an ongoing salmonella outbreak. The Public Health Agency of Canada says 84 people have gotten sick and nine landed in hospital after eating deli meat. Previously, they said the products linked to the outbreak were sold in Ontario, Alberta and Manitoba. They're now adding Quebec to that list. Salmonella is a bacterial illness that can result in severe and potentially deadly infections, particularly for children, pregnant people, the elderly and those with weakened immune systems. Healthy people may experience short-term fever, headache, vomiting, nausea, cramps and diarrhea. A Canadian Food Inspection Agency update Thursday says Rea brand Soppressata Salami Sweet has been added to the recall. Other products include Rea brand Genoa Salami Sweet, Rea brand Genoa Salami Hot and Bona brand Mild Genova Salami. Consumers can monitor updates on recalled products here: This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 15, 2025. Canadian Press health coverage receives support through a partnership with the Canadian Medical Association. CP is solely responsible for this content. Hannah Alberga, The Canadian Press
