Canadian health authorities report that a dangerous salmonella contamination has spread across multiple provinces through tainted deli meats. The bacterial infection struck 84 victims since April began, sending nine people to hospitals for emergency treatment. Officials tracked the outbreak to three specific salami products sold at grocery stores and used in prepared sandwiches. The contaminated items include Rea brand Genoa Salami varieties and Bona brand Mild Genova Salami that shoppers purchased before the recall. Food safety inspectors pulled the dangerous products from shelves on June 10 across Ontario, Alberta, and Manitoba.
Alberta bears the heaviest burden, with 67 residents falling ill from the contaminated meat products. Ontario follows with 15 confirmed cases, while Manitoba recorded one victim of the spreading outbreak. British Columbia documented a single case involving someone who traveled to Alberta before getting sick. The bacterial infection lurks silently in victims for days or weeks before symptoms appear, even when people feel perfectly healthy.
Vulnerable groups face the greatest danger from salmonella poisoning, including pregnant women, young children, elderly adults, and anyone with a compromised immune system. Healthy individuals typically suffer fever, headaches, vomiting, nausea, stomach cramps, and diarrhea that resolve within days. Health officials warn additional cases will likely surface as the investigation continues. Consumers should check their refrigerators for products bearing codes 5035 226, 5049 226, 5020 228, 5035 228, and 5035 226. Authorities expect the outbreak numbers to climb as more people report symptoms.
Alberta bears the heaviest burden, with 67 residents falling ill from the contaminated meat products. Ontario follows with 15 confirmed cases, while Manitoba recorded one victim of the spreading outbreak. British Columbia documented a single case involving someone who traveled to Alberta before getting sick. The bacterial infection lurks silently in victims for days or weeks before symptoms appear, even when people feel perfectly healthy.
Vulnerable groups face the greatest danger from salmonella poisoning, including pregnant women, young children, elderly adults, and anyone with a compromised immune system. Healthy individuals typically suffer fever, headaches, vomiting, nausea, stomach cramps, and diarrhea that resolve within days. Health officials warn additional cases will likely surface as the investigation continues. Consumers should check their refrigerators for products bearing codes 5035 226, 5049 226, 5020 228, 5035 228, and 5035 226. Authorities expect the outbreak numbers to climb as more people report symptoms.
