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Tainted salami illnesses rising across Canada with over a dozen in Ontario

Isabelle Docto

created: June 25, 2025, 5:03 p.m. | updated: June 26, 2025, 3:50 p.m.

Illnesses linked to Genova and Genoa Salami brands continue to rise in Canada, so you may want to reduce your consumption of deli meats in sandwiches. The Public Health Agency of Canada released an update on Tuesday regarding the recall of Rea brand Genoa Salami and Bona brand Genova Salami due to salmonella contamination. Earlier this month, the agency reported 57 salmonella-related illnesses in Canada, with 44 cases in Alberta and 13 in Ontario. The affected products include: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)The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) issued a recall of these brands on June 11. It's also verifying that the brands are removing recalled products from the marketplace.

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