72 sick after eating salami linked to salmonella outbreak: PHAC
- As of June 25, 2025, a total of 72 confirmed cases of Salmonella infection, linked to recalled salami products, have been reported across Ontario, Alberta, and Manitoba.
- The outbreak investigation followed a June 10 recall of Rea and Bona brand Genoa salami sold in grocery stores, delis, restaurants, and cafes across those three provinces.
- Most illnesses occurred between mid-April and mid-June after consuming salami in sandwiches or from deli counters, with seven people hospitalized and no deaths reported.
- The Salmonella strain involved is multi drug-resistant and symptoms can include fever, headache, nausea, diarrhea, and cramps, typically resolving in 4 to 7 days.
- Health officials advise consumers to discard recalled products or contact retailers if unsure, and warn the outbreak may extend beyond currently affected provinces.
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72 Sick After Eating Salami Associated With Salmonella Outbreak
Seventy-two people across three provinces have fallen ill after eating salami that was recalled by the Public Health Agency of Canada earlier this month over possible salmonella contamination. The federal agency issued a revised notice on June 24 about an outbreak of salmonella infections associated with Rea brand Genoa Salami Sweet, Rea brand Genoa Salami Hot, and Bona brand Mild Genova Salami. The products were recalled in Alberta, Manitoba, a…


Health agency says 72 sickened with salmonella after eating recalled salami, 44 cases reported in Alberta
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency recalled the products in Ontario, Alberta and Manitoba on June 10 due to possible salmonella contamination. At that time, 57 illnesses had been reported, with 44 in Alberta, 13 in Ontario and none in Manitoba.

Canada salmonella outbreak: Over 70 sick in Ontario, Manitoba and Alberta in connection to recalled meat — here’s what you need to know
An outbreak of salmonella infections linked to the recently recalled salami in Ontario and Alberta has sickened over 70 people and sent seven to hospital so far, according to the Public Health Agency of Canada.
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