More than 65 deli meat products RECALLED in Canada over Salmonella outbreak

• Over 65 salami and cacciatore products from multiple brands (Bona, Rea, Imperial Meats, etc.) have been recalled across six Canadian provinces after 87 Salmonella cases (nine hospitalized). The outbreak began in mid-April, peaking in early May with no deaths reported as of July 19.
• Contaminated deli meats reached grocery stores, specialty markets and restaurants in Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec and Saskatchewan, highlighting concerns about food safety oversight gaps.
• Salmonella infection can cause fever, vomiting, diarrhea and abdominal cramps, posing heightened risks to vulnerable groups (children, elderly, pregnant women and immunocompromised individuals). Some cases required hospitalization.
• The recall including specific salami brands was announced in June but quickly expanded as inspectors implicated more products, including sandwiches and deli-counter items. This is one of Canada’s largest meat recalls in years, echoing past crises like the deadly 2008 listeriosis outbreak.
• Authorities urge consumers to discard affected products and monitor updates. The outbreak underscores the need for stricter inspections, transparent supply chains and prioritizing public health over profit, amid annual $4 billion costs from foodborne illnesses in Canada.

A sweeping recall of more than 65 salami and cacciatore products has been issued across six Canadian provinces after a Salmonella outbreak left 87 people sick, including nine hospitalized.

The contaminated deli meats – spanning multiple brands like Bona, Rea, Imperial Meats and Cosmo’s Smoked Meats – were distributed to grocery stores, specialty markets and restaurants in six provinces. Affected products were sent to Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec and Saskatchewan, raising alarms about gaps in food safety oversight.

Health Canada warns that Salmonella-contaminated food may appear normal. However, it can cause severe illness – particularly among vulnerable groups such as young children, the elderly, pregnant women and immunocompromised individuals.

Symptoms include fever, vomiting, diarrhea and abdominal cramps, with some cases requiring hospitalization. The Public Health Agency of Canada notes that infections have been reported since mid-April and peaked in early May. Fortunately, no deaths have been recorded as of July 19.

The outbreak traces back to a June recall of Rea brand Genoa Salami and Bona brand Mild Genova Salami, initially limited to Alberta, Manitoba and Ontario. However, as investigators from the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) expanded their probe, additional products – including prepared sandwiches and deli-counter items – were implicated. (Related: Drug-resistant Salmonella strain triggers nationwide recall of salami in Canada.)

Latest meat recall echoes past food safety failures

This recall of more than 65 deli meat products marks one of Canada’s largest meat recalls in recent years. It echoes past foodborne illness crises, such as the 2008 listeriosis outbreak linked to deli meats that killed 22 people and prompted stricter food safety regulations.

Authorities urge consumers to discard or return affected products and monitor recall updates on the CFIA’s website. The agency emphasizes that salmonella can spread even after symptoms subside, underscoring the need for vigilance.

With foodborne illnesses costing Canada an estimated $4 billion annually in healthcare and lost productivity, this outbreak serves as a stark reminder of the lasting consequences of contamination – and the fragile trust between consumers and food suppliers.

As the investigation continues, health officials say more recalls are possible. This leaves Canadians grappling with the unsettling reality that everyday foods once taken for granted may carry hidden dangers.

The CFIA has pledged to ensure all contaminated products are pulled from shelves, but for those already infected, the damage is done. In a world where food safety failures can have deadly repercussions, this outbreak underscores the urgent need for stricter inspections, transparent supply chains and a system that prioritizes public health over profit.

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