Karmactive Staff
A major food safety alert has been issued across Canada as specific salami products have been recalled due to Salmonella contamination, leaving dozens sick and several hospitalized.
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) announced on June 10, 2025, that three types of salami have been pulled from the market: Rea’s Genoa Salami Sweet, Rea’s Genoa Salami Hot, and Bona’s Mild Genova Salami.
As of June 11, health officials have confirmed 57 cases of Salmonella infection linked to these products – 44 in Alberta and 13 in Ontario. Seven people have been hospitalized, though no deaths have been reported.
Most victims fell ill between mid-April and late May after eating the contaminated meat in sandwiches or purchasing it from deli counters.
The recalled products were distributed in Ontario, Alberta, and Manitoba, and sold through various channels including grocery stores, specialty markets, restaurants, cafes, delis, and butcher shops.
Many of the affected salami products were sold from deli counters without original packaging, making them harder for consumers to identify.
Similar Posts
Salmonella infection causes fever, headache, vomiting, nausea, abdominal cramps, and diarrhea. Symptoms typically appear within 6 to 72 hours after eating contaminated food.
While most healthy people recover without treatment, the infection poses serious risks to young children, pregnant women, elderly people, and those with weakened immune systems.
Health officials warn that contaminated food often looks and smells normal, providing no visible warning signs of bacteria.
Marini Foods Limited, the company behind the recalled products, is working with the CFIA as part of an ongoing investigation into the outbreak.
Consumers who have purchased the affected salami should not eat it. The CFIA advises throwing away the product or returning it to the place of purchase.
The illness reporting period for this outbreak is between 11 and 45 days, meaning additional cases may still be identified as reports continue to come in.
For specific product codes and more information, consumers can visit the CFIA website.
