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CTV News
5 days ago
- Health
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Health Canada announces major recall of salami brands due to potential salmonella contamination
Health Canada has announced a major recall of more than 60 salami and cacciatore products that were distributed in Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec and Saskatchewan. Numerous brands which produce several different types of salami and cacciatore deli meats are included in the recall, as a result of possible salmonella contamination. The affected brands include: 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. What you should do? If you have bought any of these products, do not consume, serve, use, sell, or distribute them. Health Canada advises that the products should be thrown out or returned to the place where they were purchased. Illnesses and hospitalizations linked to salami products Earlier this week, Health Canada issued a recall for Rea's sweet soppressata salami due to possible salmonella contamination, which was distributed in Alberta, Ontario and Quebec. It came on the heels of a salmonella outbreak tied to pork deli meats sold at grocery stores and in prepared sandwiches. The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) said the infections are linked to Rea brand Genoa Salami Sweet, Rea brand Genoa Salami Hot and Bona brand Mild Genova Salami - which was recalled on June 10 in three provinces. Since April, 86 people have gotten sick and there have now been nine hospitalizations, according to the PHAC: one in B.C., 67 in Alberta, one in Manitoba and 17 in Ontario. salami and cacciatore Multiple brands of salami and cacciatore have been recalled due to potential salmonella contamination, according to Health Canada. (Health Canada) What is salmonella? Salmonella is a food-borne bacterial illness that can spread several days or weeks after a person is infected, even if they don't have symptoms. According to Health Canada, short-term symptoms include fever, headache, vomiting, nausea, abdominal cramps and diarrhea. Severe arthritis is a possibility in long-term complications. Those with weakened immune systems, children, pregnant women and the elderly could contract serious and sometimes deadly infections from salmonella. Food containing salmonella may not look or smell off but can still cause illness. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says most people who become ill from a salmonella infection can recover fully after a few days without treatment, while in other cases it can cause severe illness and hospitalization. Consumers are advised to stay vigilant and updated on the recalls by visiting the Government of Canada's Recalls and Safety Alerts page.
CTV News
5 days ago
- Health
- CTV News
Salami recall expanded across six provinces due to salmonella outbreak
Health Canada has announced a major recall of more than 60 salami and cacciatore products that were distributed in Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec and Saskatchewan. Numerous brands which produce several different types of salami and cacciatore deli meats are included in the recall, as a result of possible salmonella contamination. The affected brands include: 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. What you should do? If you have bought any of these products, do not consume, serve, use, sell, or distribute them. Health Canada advises that the products should be thrown out or returned to the place where they were purchased. Illnesses and hospitalizations linked to salami products Earlier this week, Health Canada issued a recall for Rea's sweet soppressata salami due to possible salmonella contamination, which was distributed in Alberta, Ontario and Quebec. It came on the heels of a salmonella outbreak tied to pork deli meats sold at grocery stores and in prepared sandwiches. The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) said the infections are linked to Rea brand Genoa Salami Sweet, Rea brand Genoa Salami Hot and Bona brand Mild Genova Salami - which was recalled on June 10 in three provinces. Since April, 86 people have gotten sick and there have now been nine hospitalizations, according to the PHAC: one in B.C., 67 in Alberta, one in Manitoba and 17 in Ontario. salami and cacciatore Multiple brands of salami and cacciatore have been recalled due to potential salmonella contamination, according to Health Canada. (Health Canada) What is salmonella? Salmonella is a food-borne bacterial illness that can spread several days or weeks after a person is infected, even if they don't have symptoms. According to Health Canada, short-term symptoms include fever, headache, vomiting, nausea, abdominal cramps and diarrhea. Severe arthritis is a possibility in long-term complications. Those with weakened immune systems, children, pregnant women and the elderly could contract serious and sometimes deadly infections from salmonella. Food containing salmonella may not look or smell off but can still cause illness. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says most people who become ill from a salmonella infection can recover fully after a few days without treatment, while in other cases it can cause severe illness and hospitalization. Consumers are advised to stay vigilant and updated on the recalls by visiting the Government of Canada's Recalls and Safety Alerts page.
CTV News
16-07-2025
- Health
- CTV News
Ongoing salami salmonella outbreak expands
Winnipeg Watch The expansion of a salami recall due to salmonella leads MedicalWatch for July 15, 2025.
CTV News
15-07-2025
- General
- CTV News
‘Meating' those in need with a huge salami in Guelph
A big stick of salami is going a long way in Guelph, Ont. The four-and-a-half foot salami was recently gifted to the Italian Canadian Club of Guelph by Italia Salami Co. 'I was very excited,' said Lou Bertoli, who is part of the executive board with the club. Large salami Guelph A large salami sat on a counter in Guelph in this undated image. (Submitted: Lou Bertoli) But the Italian Canadian Club wanted to pay it forward. 'That led us to feeding the shelters and all the people who are slightly underprivileged,' said Bertoli. So with help from Zehrs Eramosa, who supplied the other goods for the sandwiches, the Italian Canadian Club then contacted Stepping Stone which assists people experiencing homelessness and food insecurity at several shelter locations throughout Wellington County. Lou Bertoli salami sandwich Lou Bertoli posed with a salami sandwich on July 15, 2025. (Spencer Turcotte/CTV News) 'The sandwiches from today will go to all of those sites, which is really amazing,' said Elijah Walker, with Stepping Stone. With two assembly lines going, all the sandwiches were made in under an hour with a final count of 420 sandwiches. 'From our families with children who need the nourishment, to some of our seniors at our 24/7 programs, it's going to go a long way for everybody,' said Elijah Walker, who also works at Stepping Stone. By the end of Tuesday, plenty of bellies will be filled with a traditional salami sandwich. 'The Italians, you certainly won't find mayonnaise on it or hot mustard. Maybe a little bit of salt and pepper,' said Bertoli. 'It's a really good feeling and maybe they haven't eaten in a couple of days. So that really makes the Italian Club feel good.' A good feeling, knowing the big salami will have an even bigger payoff.
CTV News
25-06-2025
- Health
- CTV News
72 sick after eating salami linked to salmonella outbreak: PHAC
The Public Health Agency of Canada issued an updated notice about illnesses linked to Rea brand Genoa Salami Sweet, Rea brand Genoa Salami Hot and Bona brand Mild Genova Salami. Labels from the products are seen in this June 10, 2025, composite of handout images. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO-Canadian Food Inspection Agency TORONTO — Seventy-two people have fallen ill after eating salami recalled due to possible salmonella contamination. The Public Health Agency of Canada released an updated notice Wednesday on an outbreak of salmonella infections linked to Rea brand Genoa Salami Sweet, Rea brand Genoa Salami Hot and Bona brand Mild Genova Salami. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency recalled the products in Ontario, Alberta and Manitoba on June 10. Of those infected, 57 were in Alberta, 14 in Ontario and one in Manitoba. Seven people have been hospitalized since the recall was issued. The federal health agency said most people fell ill between mid-April and mid-June after eating salami in prepared sandwiches or bought from deli counters. They recommend checking for the following product codes: 5035 226, 5049 226, 5020 228, 5035 228 and 5035 226. Salmonella is a food-borne bacterial illness that can spread several days or weeks after a person is infected, even if they don't have symptoms. It can result in severe and potentially deadly infections, particularly for children, pregnant people, the elderly and people with weakened immune systems. Healthy people may experience short-term symptoms such as fever, headache, vomiting, nausea, cramps and diarrhea. This report by The Canadian Press was first published June 25, 2025. Canadian Press health coverage receives support through a partnership with the Canadian Medical Association. CP is solely responsible for this content. Hannah Alberga, The Canadian Press
