OTTAWA — The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has recalled two different brands of salamis over concerns about salmonella contamination.
According to the regulator, the recall affects various sizes of Bona mild Genoa salami, as well as Rea brand hot and sweet Genoa salamis.
They were distributed in Ontario, Manitoba and Alberta, the CFIA said in its recall notice.
“This recall was triggered by findings by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency during its investigation into a foodborne illness outbreak,” the bulletin reads.
The CFIA is urging people to check to see if they have the recalled products and to throw them out or return them to the place of purchase, to not consume, serve, use, sell, or distribute them, and to contact their healthcare provider if they believe they’re gotten ill.
The Public Health Agency of Canada, who is responsible for investigating illnesses linked to the recall, said, as of June 11, 57 people had fallen ill with the majority of them being in Alberta. Seven people were hospitalized, it said.
No one was reported to have died.
The health agency said the products had been distributed to grocery stores, specialty markets, restaurants, cafes, delis and butcher shops. They may have been used in prepared foods like sandwiches or at deli counters.
“People became sick between mid-April and late May 2025,” public health officials said. “Many people who became sick reported eating salami in prepared sandwiches or purchased from deli counters where the recalled product was served.”
Symptoms of salmonella poisoning include:
- chills
- a fever
- nausea
- diarrhea
- vomiting
- stomach cramps
- a sudden headache
Most symptoms end within four to seven days, public health officials said, adding that some people may experience more severe and long-lasting symptoms.
