Overview

• Rea brand Soppressata Salami Sweet was added on July 15 to a recall that already included Rea brand Genoa Salami Sweet, Rea brand Genoa Salami Hot and Bona Mild Genova Salami.
• Recalled salami products identified by UPC codes have been sold in Alberta, Ontario, Manitoba and Quebec, and may have been sliced or used in deli sandwiches and prepared foods.
• Health officials say 67 of the confirmed cases are in Alberta, 17 in Ontario, one in Manitoba and one travel-linked illness in British Columbia.
• The outbreak strain shows resistance to common antibiotics, including ampicillin and streptomycin, complicating treatment for severe cases.
• The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is investigating the outbreak further and urges consumers to verify UPC and lot codes, then discard or return any recalled salami.