A salmonella outbreak linked to Rea and Bona brand deli meats has expanded, with 84 people sickened and nine hospitalized across Canada since April. The Public Health Agency of Canada reported a dozen new illnesses and two more hospitalizations since late June. The affected products were recalled on June 10 in Ontario, Alberta, and Manitoba.
2 more hospitalized, a dozen new illnesses reported in salami salmonella outbreak
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️A salmonella outbreak linked to Rea and Bona brand deli meats has expanded, with 84 people sickened and nine hospitalized across Canada since April. The Public Health Agency of Canada reported a dozen new illnesses and two more hospitalizations since late June. The affected products were recalled on June 10 in Ontario, Alberta, and Manitoba.
Trending- 1 April: Salmonella outbreak begins.
- 2 June 10: Canadian Food Inspection Agency recalled affected products.
- 3 Late June: Public Health Agency of Canada's last report on the outbreak.
- 4 July 11, 2025: New report shows 84 illnesses and 9 hospitalizations.
- 84 people sickened and 9 hospitalized across Canada.
- Affected products were recalled in Ontario, Alberta, and Manitoba.
- More illnesses may continue to be reported.
- Salmonella can result in severe and potentially deadly infections, particularly for vulnerable groups.
What: An expanded salmonella outbreak linked to deli meats (Rea and Bona brands) has caused 84 illnesses and nine hospitalizations.
When: Since April (outbreak began); products recalled on June 10; last report in late June; new report on July 11, 2025.
Where: Primarily Alberta (67 cases), Ontario (15 cases), Manitoba (1 case), and one travel-related case in British Columbia.
Why: Consumption of contaminated Rea brand Genoa Salami Sweet, Rea brand Genoa Salami Hot, and Bona brand Mild Genova Salami.
How: Salmonella is a food-borne bacterial illness that can spread several days or weeks after a person is infected, even without symptoms.