Major Canada meat recall over Salmonella risk; over 60 salami products included across six provinces

Time of India

12 hours ago

A major recall of more than 60 salami and cacciatore meat products has been issued across six Canadian provinces due to possible
salmonella contamination
. The
Canadian Food Inspection Agency
(CFIA) and Health Canada announced the recall on Friday, July 18, following an ongoing foodborne illness investigation by the
Public Health Agency of Canada
(PHAC).
The affected products were distributed in British Columbia, Alberta, Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec, and Saskatchewan. The recalled items were sold in grocery stores, butcher shops, cafes, restaurants, and deli counters.
Explore courses from Top Institutes in
Select a Course Category
Product Management
MBA
Operations Management
Public Policy
CXO
Design Thinking
PGDM
Management
Project Management
Artificial Intelligence
Data Science
healthcare
Technology
others
Digital Marketing
Data Science
Data Analytics
MCA
Others
Cybersecurity
Degree
Leadership
Finance
Healthcare
Skills you'll gain:
Creating Effective Product Roadmap
User Research & Translating it to Product Design
Key Metrics via Product Analytics
Hand-On Projects Using Cutting Edge Tools
Duration:
12 Weeks
Indian School of Business
ISB Product Management
Starts on
May 14, 2024
Get Details
Skills you'll gain:
Product Strategy & Roadmapping
User-Centric Product Design
Agile Product Development
Market Analysis & Product Launch
Duration:
24 Weeks
Indian School of Business
Professional Certificate in Product Management
Starts on
Jun 26, 2024
Get Details
Skills you'll gain:
Product Strategy & Competitive Advantage Tactics
Product Development Processes & Market Orientations
Product Analytics & Data-Driven Decision Making
Agile Development, Design Thinking, & Product Leadership
Duration:
40 Weeks
IIM Kozhikode
Professional Certificate in Product Management
Starts on
Jun 26, 2024
Get Details
Also Read:
Gabriella Zuniga: Meet the 20-year-old OnlyFans model who settled a $50m sexual assault lawsuit against 57-year-old Shannon Sharpe
Dozens are sick across multiple provinces
PHAC has confirmed 86
Salmonella infections
linked to the recalled
deli meats
. Alberta reported the highest number, with 67 cases, followed by 17 in Ontario and one each in British Columbia and Manitoba. Nine people have been hospitalized, and no deaths have been reported.
Live Events
The illnesses were reported between mid-April and late June. According to PHAC, many of those who got sick had consumed sandwiches or deli meats later confirmed to be part of the recall.
List of affected brands
The recall includes products from the following 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.
Some of the specific items include Rea and Bona brand Genoa salami and sweet soppressata, already recalled earlier in July.
What consumers should do
Health officials advise consumers not to consume, serve, use, sell, or distribute any of the recalled products. If you have purchased any, return them to the store or throw them out.
If you're unsure whether a prepared food product, such as a sandwich, contains recalled meats, contact the place of purchase.
Anyone diagnosed with
salmonella
or experiencing symptoms such as fever, diarrhea, vomiting, or abdominal cramps should avoid preparing food for others and seek medical attention if needed.
Salmonella risks and treatment
Salmonella is a bacterial illness that can cause severe illness, especially in young children, pregnant women, the elderly, and people with weakened immune systems. It can also lead to long-term complications such as arthritis. Contaminated food may look or smell normal but still carry the bacteria.
Common Food Sources of Salmonella
Salmonella bacteria are most frequently found in:
Raw or undercooked meat and poultry: Contamination can occur during processing or slaughter. Chicken and turkey are common carriers.
Raw or undercooked eggs and egg products: Eggs can contain Salmonella either on the shell or inside before the shell forms.
Unpasteurized milk and dairy products: Raw milk can harbor Salmonella if it hasn't been pasteurized.
Seafood: Especially raw or harvested from contaminated waters.
Fruits and vegetables: Contamination can happen through irrigation with contaminated water or contact with animal feces. Examples include sprouts, melons, lettuce, tomatoes, and spinach.
Processed foods: Items such as flour and peanut butter have occasionally been linked to outbreaks due to contamination during production or storage.
Pet foods: Particularly those containing raw meat, which can indirectly infect humans handling the food.
Contact with infected animals: Reptiles, birds, and some pets can carry Salmonella, transmitting it to humans.
Proper cooking, good hygiene, and safe food handling practices are essential to prevent Salmonella infection.
The CFIA says it is working to ensure all affected products are removed from the marketplace. Due to delays in illness reporting, more cases may be reported as the investigation continues.