Public health notice: Outbreak of Salmonella infections linked to various brands of salami and cacciatore products

Figure 1 shows when the people in this outbreak got sick. Outbreak investigators use this information to show when illnesses begin, when they peak, and when they trail off. Data is available for 90 cases.

Figure 1 - Text description

Table 1: Number of people confirmed to be infected with Salmonella I 4,[5],12:i:- by week and month of symptom onset or earliest available date.

Week and month of symptom onset or earliest available date	Number of cases
April 6	0
April 13	1
April 20	4
April 27	13
May 4	26
May 11	13
May 18	13
May 25	7
June 1	3
June 8	5
June 15	2
June 22	0
June 29	1
July 6	0
July 13	0
July 20	0
July 27	2
August 3	0

Recalled food

Recall warnings have been issued for various salami and cacciatore products, including products from brands:

• Bona
• Cosmo's Smoked Meats
• Imperial Meats
• Longos
• Luc's European Meats Cheese & Eats
• Marini Salumi
• Naturissimo
• P&E Foods
• Rea
• Speziale Fine Foods
• Superior Meats
• T.J. Meats
• Vince's Cured Meats Corp.

These products were distributed to:

• Grocery stores
• Specialty markets
• Restaurants and cafés, delis, and butcher shops

These products may have been used and sold in prepared products like sandwiches or at deli counters.

Soppressata Hot and Genoa Salami were also sold sliced and repackaged by The Butcher Shoppe. These products were distributed to hotels, restaurants and institutions.

For more information on the recalled products, including all product names, descriptions and lot codes, please consult the CFIA's notices on the Recalls and Safety Alerts website.

• Rea brand Genoa Salami and Bona brand Genova Salami recalled due to Salmonella
• Rea brand Soppressata Salami Sweet recalled due to Salmonella
• Various brands of Salami and Cacciatore recalled due to Salmonella
• Soppressata Hot and Genoa Salami recalled due to Salmonella

How to protect your health

Salmonellosis is a foodborne bacterial illness that can affect anyone exposed to a contaminated food product, including the recalled product.

People who are infected with Salmonella bacteria can spread Salmonella to other people several days to several weeks after they have become infected, even if they don't have symptoms.

The following advice applies to individuals, as well as retailers, distributors and food service establishments such as specialty markets, delis, and cafes across Canada:

• Check to see if you have the recalled products in your home or establishment by looking for the specific product name and size, UPC and codes in the recall alerts.
• Do not consume, serve, use, sell or distribute recalled products or any product made with them.
• Throw out or return recalled products to the location where they were purchased. Consumers or establishments who are unsure if they have purchased the recalled products are advised to contact their retailer or supplier where the products were purchased.
• Consumers who have purchased a prepared sandwich and are unsure if it contains recalled products are advised to contact the retailer where the item was purchased.
• Do not cook food for other people if you've been diagnosed with a Salmonella infection or any other gastrointestinal illness.
• Contact your health care provider if you think you're experiencing symptoms of Salmonella.

Most people who become ill from a Salmonella infection will recover fully after a few days without treatment, but it can also cause severe illness and hospitalization.

The Salmonella strain associated with this outbreak investigation is multi drug-resistant, which means it's resistant to certain antibiotics (streptomycin, kanamycin, ampicillin, and sulfisoxazole). Other antibiotics are available to treat illnesses associated with this outbreak strain, if antibiotic treatment is considered necessary.

Those at higher risk for serious illness include:

• older adults
• young children
• people who are pregnant
• people with weakened immune systems

Symptoms

Salmonellosis has a wide range of symptoms. You may not get sick at all. However, if you do get sick, symptoms usually start within 6 to 72 hours after exposure.

You may experience:

• chills
• a fever
• nausea
• diarrhea
• vomiting
• stomach cramps
• a sudden headache

Most symptoms end within 4 to 7 days.

While most people recover completely on their own, some people may have a more serious illness that:

• requires hospital care
• may lead to long-lasting health effects or death

Salmonellosis (Salmonella)

Food safety for vulnerable populations

Investigation summary

There are 88 laboratory-confirmed cases of Salmonella I 4,[5],12:i:- illness linked to this outbreak in:

• British Columbia (1)
• Alberta (69)
• Manitoba (1)
• Ontario (17)

The illness reported in British Columbia is related to travel to Alberta. People became sick between mid-April and early July 2025. Of the cases reported, nine people have been hospitalized and there have been no deaths. Many people who became sick reported eating salami in prepared sandwiches or purchased from deli counters where the recalled products were served.

People who became sick are between 1 and over 100 years of age.

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.

This outbreak may not be limited to the provinces with known illnesses. The recalled products were distributed to:

• Alberta
• British Columbia
• Saskatchewan
• Manitoba
• Ontario
• Quebec

For more details on distribution please consult CFIA's notices on the Recalls and Safety Alerts website.

Timeline of illnesses

Figure 1 shows when the people in this outbreak got sick. Outbreak investigators use this information to show when illnesses begin, when they peak, and when they trail off. Data is available for 88 cases.

Figure 1 - Text description

Table 1: Number of people confirmed to be infected with Salmonella I 4,[5],12:i:- by week and month of symptom onset or earliest available date.

Week and month of symptom onset or earliest available date	Number of cases
April 6	0
April 13	1
April 20	4
April 27	13
May 4	26
May 11	13
May 18	13
May 25	7
June 1	3
June 8	5
June 15	2
June 22	0
June 29	1
July 6	0

Recalled food

Recall warnings have been issued for various salami and cacciatore products, including products from brands:

• Bona
• Cosmo's Smoked Meats
• Imperial Meats
• Longos
• Luc's European Meats Cheese & Eats
• Marini Salumi
• Naturissimo
• P&E Foods
• Rea
• Speziale Fine Foods
• Superior Meats
• T.J. Meats
• Vince's Cured Meats Corp.

These products were distributed to:

• Grocery stores
• Specialty markets
• Restaurants and cafés, delis, and butcher shops

These products may have been used and sold in prepared products like sandwiches or at deli counters. These warnings were triggered by findings from the food safety investigation.

For more information on the recalled products, including all product names, descriptions and lot codes, please consult the CFIA's notices on the Recalls and Safety Alerts website.

Rea brand Genoa Salami and Bona brand Genova Salami recalled due to Salmonella

Rea brand Soppressata Salami Sweet recalled due to Salmonella

Various brands of Salami and Cacciatore recalled due to Salmonella

How to protect your health

Salmonellosis is a foodborne bacterial illness that can affect anyone exposed to a contaminated food product, including the recalled product.

People who are infected with Salmonella bacteria can spread Salmonella to other people several days to several weeks after they have become infected, even if they don't have symptoms.

The following advice applies to individuals, as well as retailers, distributors and food service establishments such as specialty markets, delis, and cafes across Canada:

• Check to see if you have the recalled products in your home or establishment by looking for the specific product name and size, UPC and codes in the recall alerts.
• Do not consume, serve, use, sell or distribute recalled products or any product made with them.
• Throw out or return recalled products to the location where they were purchased. Consumers or establishments who are unsure if they have purchased the recalled products are advised to contact their retailer or supplier where the products were purchased.
• Consumers who have purchased a prepared sandwich or meal and are unsure if it contains recalled products are advised to contact the retailer where the item was purchased.
• Do not cook food for other people if you've been diagnosed with a Salmonella infection or any other gastrointestinal illness.
• Contact your health care provider if you think you're experiencing symptoms of Salmonella.

Most people who become ill from a Salmonella infection will recover fully after a few days without treatment, but it can also cause severe illness and hospitalization.

The Salmonella strain associated with this outbreak investigation is multi drug-resistant, which means it's resistant to certain antibiotics (streptomycin, kanamycin, ampicillin, and sulfisoxazole). Other antibiotics are available to treat illnesses associated with this outbreak strain, if antibiotic treatment is considered necessary.

Those at higher risk for serious illness include:

• older adults
• young children
• people who are pregnant
• people with weakened immune systems

Symptoms

Salmonellosis has a wide range of symptoms. You may not get sick at all. However, if you do get sick, symptoms usually start within 6 to 72 hours after exposure.

You may experience:

• chills
• a fever
• nausea
• diarrhea
• vomiting
• stomach cramps
• a sudden headache

Most symptoms end within 4 to 7 days.

While most people recover completely on their own, some people may have a more serious illness that:

• requires hospital care
• may lead to long-lasting health effects or death

Salmonellosis (Salmonella)

Food safety for vulnerable populations

Investigation summary

There are 87 laboratory-confirmed cases of Salmonella I 4,[5],12:i:- illness linked to this outbreak in:

• British Columbia (1)
• Alberta (68)
• Manitoba (1)
• Ontario (17)

The illness reported in British Columbia is related to travel to Alberta. People became sick between mid-April and late-June 2025. Of the cases reported, nine people have been hospitalized and there have been no deaths. Many people who became sick reported eating salami in prepared sandwiches or purchased from deli counters where the recalled products were served.

People who became sick are between 1 and over 100 years of age.

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.

This outbreak may not be limited to the provinces with known illnesses. The recalled products were distributed to:

• Alberta
• British Columbia
• Saskatchewan
• Manitoba
• Ontario
• Quebec

For more details on distribution please consult CFIA's notices on the Recalls and Safety Alerts website.

Timeline of illnesses

Figure 1 shows when the people in this outbreak got sick. Outbreak investigators use this information to show when illnesses begin, when they peak, and when they trail off. Data is available for 87 cases.

Figure 1 - Text description

Table 1: Number of people confirmed to be infected with Salmonella I 4,[5],12:i:- by week and month of symptom onset or earliest available date.

Week and month of symptom onset or earliest available date	Number of cases
April 6	0
April 13	1
April 20	4
April 27	13
May 4	26
May 11	13
May 18	13
May 25	6
June 1	3
June 8	5
June 15	2
June 22	0
June 29	1
July 6	0

Recalled food

A food recall warning has been issued for:

• 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)
• Bona brand Mild Genova Salami (Lot: 5035 226)

These products were distributed to:

• Grocery stores
• Specialty markets
• Restaurants and cafes, delis, and butcher shops

These products may have been used and sold in prepared products like sandwiches or at deli counters.
For more information on the recalled products, please consult the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) recall notices on the Government of Canada Recalls and Safety Alerts website.

Rea brand Genoa Salami and Bona brand Genova Salami recalled due to Salmonella
Rea brand Soppressata Salami Sweet recalled due to Salmonella

How to protect your health

Salmonellosis is a foodborne bacterial illness that can affect anyone exposed to a contaminated food product, including the recalled product.

People who are infected with Salmonella bacteria can spread Salmonella to other people several days to several weeks after they have become infected, even if they don't have symptoms.

The following advice applies to individuals, as well as retailers, distributors and food service establishments such as specialty markets, delis, and cafes across Canada:

• Check to see if you have the recalled products in your home or establishment by looking for the specific product name and size, UPC and codes in the recall alerts.
• Do not consume, serve, use, sell or distribute recalled products or any product made with them.
• Throw out or return recalled products to the location where they were purchased. Consumers or establishments who are unsure if they have purchased the recalled products are advised to contact their retailer or supplier where the products were purchased.
• Consumers who have purchased a prepared sandwich containing salami and are unsure if it contains recalled products are advised to contact the retailer where the sandwich was purchased.
• Do not cook food for other people if you've been diagnosed with a Salmonella infection or any other gastrointestinal illness.
• Contact your health care provider if you think you're experiencing symptoms of Salmonella

Most people who become ill from a Salmonella infection will recover fully after a few days without treatment, but it can also cause severe illness and hospitalization.

The Salmonella strain associated with this outbreak investigation is multi drug-resistant, which means it's resistant to certain antibiotics (streptomycin, kanamycin, ampicillin, and sulfisoxazole). Other antibiotics are available to treat illnesses associated with this outbreak strain, if antibiotic treatment is considered necessary.

Those at higher risk for serious illness include:

• older adults
• young children
• people who are pregnant
• people with weakened immune systems

Symptoms

Salmonellosis has a wide range of symptoms. You may not get sick at all. However, if you do get sick, symptoms usually start within 6 to 72 hours after exposure.

You may experience:

• chills
• a fever
• nausea
• diarrhea
• vomiting
• stomach cramps
• a sudden headache

Most symptoms end within 4 to 7 days.

While most people recover completely on their own, some people may have a more serious illness that:

• requires hospital care
• may lead to long-lasting health effects or death

Salmonellosis (Salmonella)

Food safety for vulnerable populations

Investigation summary

There are 86 laboratory-confirmed cases of Salmonella I 4,[5],12:i:- illness linked to this outbreak in:

• British Columbia (1)
• Alberta (67)
• Manitoba (1)
• Ontario (17)

The illness reported in British Columbia is related to travel to Alberta. People became sick between mid-April and late-June 2025. Of the cases reported, nine people have been hospitalized and there have been no deaths. Many people who became sick reported eating salami in prepared sandwiches or purchased from deli counters where the recalled products were served.

People who became sick are between 1 and over 100 years of age.

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 Rea brand Genoa salami and Bona brand Genova salami was distributed to:

• Alberta
• Manitoba
• Ontario

The Rea brand Soppressata salami was distributed to:

• Alberta
• Ontario
• Quebec

Timeline of illnesses

Figure 1 shows when the people in this outbreak got sick. Outbreak investigators use this information to show when illnesses begin, when they peak, and when they trail off. Data is available for 86 cases.

Figure 1 - Text description

Table 1: Number of people confirmed to be infected with Salmonella I 4,[5],12:i:- by week and month of symptom onset or earliest available date.

Week and month of symptom onset or earliest available date	Number of cases
April 6	0
April 13	1
April 20	4
April 27	13
May 4	26
May 11	13
May 18	13
May 25	6
June 1	3
June 8	5
June 15	2
June 22	0

Recalled food

A food recall warning has been issued for:

• Rea brand Genoa Salami Sweet (Lots: 5035 226 and 5049 226)
• Rea brand Genoa Salami Hot (Lots: 5020 228 and 5035 228)
• Bona brand Mild Genova Salami (Lot: 5035 226)

These products were distributed to:

• Grocery stores
• Specialty markets
• Restaurants and cafes, delis, and butcher shops

These products may have been used and sold in prepared products like sandwiches or at deli counters. For more information on the recalled products, please consult the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) recall notice on the Government of Canada Recalls and Safety Alerts website. Rea brand Genoa Salami and Bona brand Genova Salami recalled due to Salmonella

How to protect your health

Salmonellosis is a foodborne bacterial illness that can affect anyone exposed to a contaminated food product, including the recalled product.

People who are infected with Salmonella bacteria can spread Salmonella to other people several days to several weeks after they have become infected, even if they don't have symptoms.

The following advice applies to individuals, as well as retailers, distributors and food service establishments such as specialty markets, delis, and cafes across Canada:

• Check to see if you have the recalled products in your home or establishment by looking for the specific product name and size, UPC and codes in the recall alert.
• Do not consume, serve, use, sell or distribute recalled products or any product made with them.
• Throw out or return recalled products to the location where they were purchased. Consumers or establishments who are unsure if they have purchased the recalled products are advised to contact their retailer or supplier where the products were purchased.
• Consumers who have purchased a prepared sandwich containing salami and are unsure if it contains recalled products are advised to contact the retailer where the sandwich was purchased.
• Do not cook food for other people if you've been diagnosed with a Salmonella infection or any other gastrointestinal illness.
• Contact your health care provider if you think you're experiencing symptoms of Salmonella

Most people who become ill from a Salmonella infection will recover fully after a few days without treatment, but it can also cause severe illness and hospitalization.

The Salmonella strain associated with this outbreak investigation is multi drug-resistant, which means it's resistant to certain antibiotics (streptomycin, kanamycin, ampicillin, and sulfisoxazole). Other antibiotics are available to treat illnesses associated with this outbreak strain, if antibiotic treatment is considered necessary.

Those at higher risk for serious illness include:

• older adults
• young children
• people who are pregnant
• people with weakened immune systems

Symptoms

Salmonellosis has a wide range of symptoms. You may not get sick at all. However, if you do get sick, symptoms usually start within 6 to 72 hours after exposure.

You may experience:

• chills
• a fever
• nausea
• diarrhea
• vomiting
• stomach cramps
• a sudden headache

Most symptoms end within 4 to 7 days.

While most people recover completely on their own, some people may have a more serious illness that:

• requires hospital care
• may lead to long-lasting health effects or death

Salmonellosis (Salmonella)

Food safety for vulnerable populations

Investigation summary

There are 84 laboratory-confirmed cases of Salmonella I 4,[5],12:i:- illness linked to this outbreak in:

• British Columbia (1)
• Alberta (67)
• Manitoba (1)
• Ontario (15)

The illness reported in British Columbia is related to travel to Alberta. People became sick between mid-April and mid-June 2025. Of the cases reported, nine people have been hospitalized and there have been no deaths. Many people who became sick reported eating salami in prepared sandwiches or purchased from deli counters where the recalled product was served.

People who became sick are between 1 and over 100 years of age.

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.

This outbreak may not be limited to the provinces or territories with known illnesses.

The recalled product was distributed to:

• Alberta
• Manitoba
• Ontario

Timeline of illnesses

Figure 1 shows when the people in this outbreak got sick. Outbreak investigators use this information to show when illnesses begin, when they peak, and when they trail off. Data is available for 72 cases.

Figure 1 - Text description

Table 1: Number of people confirmed to be infected with Salmonella I 4,[5],12:i:- by week and month of symptom onset or earliest available date

Week and month of symptom onset or earliest available date	Number of cases
April 6	0
April 13	1
April 20	4
April 27	13
May 4	26
May 11	13
May 18	9
May 25	4
June 1	0
June 8	2
June 15	0

Recalled food

A food recall warning has been issued for:

• Rea brand Genoa Salami Sweet (Lots: 5035 226 and 5049 226)
• Rea brand Genoa Salami Hot (Lots: 5020 228 and 5035 228)
• Bona brand Mild Genova Salami (Lot: 5035 226)

These products were distributed to:

• Grocery stores
• Specialty markets
• Restaurants and cafes, delis, and butcher shops

These products may have been used and sold in prepared products like sandwiches or at deli counters.For more information on the recalled products, please consult the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) recall notice on the Government of Canada Recalls and Safety Alerts website.

Rea brand Genoa Salami and Bona brand Genova Salami recalled due to Salmonella

How to protect your health

Salmonellosis is a foodborne bacterial illness that can affect anyone exposed to a contaminated food product, including the recalled product.

People who are infected with Salmonella bacteria can spread Salmonella to other people several days to several weeks after they have become infected, even if they don't have symptoms.

The following advice applies to individuals, as well as retailers, distributors and food service establishments such as specialty markets, delis, and cafes across Canada:

• Check to see if you have the recalled products in your home or establishment by looking for the specific product name and size, UPC and codes in the recall alert.
• Do not consume, serve, use, sell or distribute recalled products or any product made with them.
• Throw out or return recalled products to the location where they were purchased. Consumers or establishments who are unsure if they have purchased the recalled products are advised to contact their retailer or supplier where the products were purchased.
• Consumers who have purchased a prepared sandwich containing salami and are unsure if it contains recalled products are advised to contact the retailer where the sandwich was purchased.
• Do not cook food for other people if you've been diagnosed with a Salmonella infection or any other gastrointestinal illness.
• Contact your health care provider if you think you're experiencing symptoms of Salmonella

Most people who become ill from a Salmonella infection will recover fully after a few days without treatment, but it can also cause severe illness and hospitalization.

The Salmonella strain associated with this outbreak investigation is multi drug-resistant, which means it's resistant to certain antibiotics (streptomycin, kanamycin, ampicillin, and sulfisoxazole). Other antibiotics are available to treat illnesses associated with this outbreak strain, if antibiotic treatment is considered necessary.

Those at higher risk for serious illness include:

• older adults
• young children
• people who are pregnant
• people with weakened immune systems

Symptoms

Salmonellosis has a wide range of symptoms. You may not get sick at all. However, if you do get sick, symptoms usually start within 6 to 72 hours after exposure.

You may experience:

• chills
• a fever
• nausea
• diarrhea
• vomiting
• stomach cramps
• a sudden headache

Most symptoms end within 4 to 7 days.

While most people recover completely on their own, some people may have a more serious illness that:

• requires hospital care
• may lead to long-lasting health effects or death
• Salmonellosis (Salmonella)
• Food safety for vulnerable populations

Investigation summary

There are 72 laboratory-confirmed cases of Salmonella I 4,[5],12:i:- illness linked to this outbreak in:

• Alberta (57)
• Manitoba (1)
• Ontario (14)

People became sick between mid-April and mid-June 2025. Of the cases reported, 7 people have been hospitalized and there have been no deaths. Many people who became sick reported eating salami in prepared sandwiches or purchased from deli counters where the recalled product was served.

People who became sick are between 1 and over 100 years of age.

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.

This outbreak may not be limited to the provinces or territories with known illnesses. The recalled product was distributed to:

• Alberta
• Manitoba
• Ontario

Timeline of illnesses

Figure 1 shows when the people in this outbreak got sick. Outbreak investigators use this information to show when illnesses begin, when they peak, and when they trail off. Data is available for 72 cases.

Figure 1 : Descriptive text

Table 1: Number of people confirmed to be infected with Salmonella I 4,[5],12:i:- by week and month of symptom onset or earliest available date.

Week and month of symptom onset or earliest available date	Number of cases
April 6	0
April 13	1
April 20	4
April 27	13
May 4	26
May 11	13
May 18	9
May 25	4
June 1	0
June 8	2
June 15	0

Recalled food

A food recall warning has been issued for:

• Rea brand Genoa Salami Sweet (Lots: 5035 226 and 5049 226)
• Rea brand Genoa Salami Hot (Lots: 5020 228 and 5035 228)
• Bona brand Mild Genova Salami (Lot: 5035 226)

These products were distributed to:

• Grocery stores
• Specialty markets
• Restaurants and cafes, delis, and butcher shops

These products may have been used and sold in prepared products like sandwiches or at deli counters.

For more information on the recalled products, please consult the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) recall notice on the Government of Canada Recalls and Safety Alerts website.

Rea brand Genoa Salami and Bona brand Genova Salami recalled due to Salmonella

How to protect your health

Salmonellosis is a foodborne bacterial illness that can affect anyone exposed to a contaminated food product, including the recalled product.

People who are infected with Salmonella bacteria can spread Salmonella to other people several days to several weeks after they have become infected, even if they don't have symptoms.

The following advice applies to individuals, as well as retailers, distributors and food service establishments such as specialty markets, delis, and cafes across Canada:

• Check to see if you have the recalled products in your home or establishment by looking for the specific product name and size, UPC and codes in the recall alert.
• Do not consume, serve, use, sell or distribute recalled products or any product made with them.
• Throw out or return recalled products to the location where they were purchased. Consumers or establishments who are unsure if they have purchased the recalled products are advised to contact their retailer or supplier where the products were purchased.
• Consumers who have purchased a prepared sandwich containing salami and are unsure if it contains recalled products are advised to contact the retailer where the sandwich was purchased.
• Do not cook food for other people if you've been diagnosed with a Salmonella infection or any other gastrointestinal illness.
• Contact your health care provider if you think you're experiencing symptoms of Salmonella

Most people who become ill from a Salmonella infection will recover fully after a few days without treatment, but it can also cause severe illness and hospitalization.

The Salmonella strain associated with this outbreak investigation is multi drug-resistant, which means it's resistant to certain antibiotics (streptomycin, kanamycin, ampicillin, and sulfisoxazole). Other antibiotics are available to treat illnesses associated with this outbreak strain, if antibiotic treatment is considered necessary.

Those at higher risk for serious illness include:

• older adults
• young children
• people who are pregnant
• people with weakened immune systems

Symptoms

Salmonellosis has a wide range of symptoms. You may not get sick at all. However, if you do get sick, symptoms usually start within 6 to 72 hours after exposure.

You may experience:

• chills
• a fever
• nausea
• diarrhea
• vomiting
• stomach cramps
• a sudden headache

Most symptoms end within 4 to 7 days.

While most people recover completely on their own, some people may have a more serious illness that:

• requires hospital care
• may lead to long-lasting health effects or death

Salmonellosis (Salmonella)

Food safety for vulnerable populations

Investigation summary

There are 57 laboratory-confirmed cases of Salmonella I 4,[5],12:i:- illness linked to this outbreak in:

• Alberta (44)
• Ontario (13)

People became sick between mid-April and late May 2025. Of the cases reported, 7 people have been hospitalized and there have been no deaths. Many people who became sick reported eating salami in prepared sandwiches or purchased from deli counters where the recalled product was served.

People who became sick are between 1 and over 100 years of age.

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.

This outbreak may not be limited to the provinces or territories with known illnesses. The recalled product was distributed to:

• Alberta
• Ontario
• Manitoba

Timeline of illnesses

Figure 1 shows when the people in this outbreak got sick. Outbreak investigators use this information to show when illnesses begin, when they peak, and when they trail off. Data is available for 57 cases.

Figure 1 - Text description

Table 1: Number of people confirmed to be infected with Salmonella I 4,[5],12:i:- by week and month of symptom onset or earliest available date.

Week and month of symptom onset or earliest available date	Number of cases
April 6	0
April 13	1
April 20	4
April 27	13
May 4	24
May 11	9
May 18	4
May 25	2
June 1	0
June 8	0