Salami Recalled Due to Salmonella Risk: Brand and Lot Details

Health officials in Canada have issued a public health notice regarding an outbreak of Salmonella infections linked to specific brands of salami and cacciatore products, prompting a nationwide food recall. The investigation, which remains active, has identified multiple lots of Rea brand and Bona brand salami products as potential sources of contamination.

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) are jointly managing the response to the outbreak, which has resulted in 86 confirmed cases of salmonellosis across several provinces. Illnesses have been reported in British Columbia (1 case), Alberta (67 cases), Manitoba (1 case), and Ontario (17 cases). Of those affected, 64% are male, with ages ranging from 1 to over 100 years old. Nine individuals have required hospitalization, though no deaths have been reported to date.

The recalled products include Rea brand Genoa Salami Sweet (Lots: 5035 226 and 5049 226), Rea brand Genoa Salami Hot (Lots: 5020 228 and 5035 228), Rea brand Soppressata Salami Sweet (Lot code: 5050 224), and Bona brand Mild Genova Salami (Lot: 5035 226). These items were distributed to grocery stores, specialty markets, restaurants, cafes, delis, and butcher shops across Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec, and Saskatchewan.

Health authorities warn that the recalled salami products may have been used in prepared foods such as sandwiches or sold at deli counters, increasing the potential for unintended consumption. Consumers are advised not to consume, use, sell, serve, or distribute any of the recalled items. Those who believe they have purchased affected products should check the lot codes on the packaging and dispose of the items or return them to the place of purchase.