More than 50 sick, 7 hospitalized for salmonella infections linked to recalled salami

The Public Health Agency of Canada says seven people have been hospitalized with salmonella infections after consuming salami that’s been linked to a recall.

According to the agency, 57 people have fallen ill — 44 in Alberta and 13 in Ontario.

The recall by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) on June 10 includes three types of salami sold in Ontario, Manitoba and Alberta: Rea’s Genoa Salami Sweet and Genoa Salami Hot, and Mild Genova Salami by Bona. Click here for the specific UPC and product codes.

The affected products were sold in grocery stores, specialty markets, restaurants, cafes, delis, and butcher shops.

“Many people who became sick reported eating salami in prepared sandwiches or purchased from deli counters where the recalled product was served,” the health agency stated in a release.

Most people became sick between mid-April and late May 2025.

“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,” the public health agency said.

No deaths have been reported.

Consumers who have the recalled product are advised to throw it out or return it to the store.

“Food contaminated with salmonella may not look or smell spoiled but can still make you sick,” the CFIA said. “Young children, pregnant women, the elderly and people with weakened immune systems may contract serious and sometimes deadly infections.”

Symptoms of salmonella can include fever, headache, vomiting, nausea, abdominal cramps and diarrhea. Long-term complications may include severe arthritis.

Click here for more information on the health notice and recall.