June 11, 2025

The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) is alerting Canadians to an outbreak of Salmonella illnesses that has been linked to consumption of Genoa salami manufactured by Marini Foods Limited (Toronto, ON).

PHAC has received reports of 57 outbreak cases, including 7 hospitalizations. Illnesses were confirmed in Alberta (44) and Ontario (13).

Outbreak victims became ill beginning in mid-April 2025 through late May 2025. Victims’ ages range from 1 year to over 100 years of age. Sixty-one percent (61%) of the victims are male.

PHAC warns that additional cases may continue to be reported.

The manufacturer has issed a recall notice for the following products:

• Bona brand Mild Genova Salami:- Variable size; Lot code 5035 226
• Rea brand Genoa Salami Sweet:- Variable size; Lot codes 5035 226 and 5049 226; UPC 8 41571 04226 2
• Rea brand Genoa Salami Hot:- Variable size; Lot codes 5020 228; 5035 228; UPC 8 41571 04228 6

The recalled products were distributed to grocery stores, specialty markets, restaurants and cafes, delis, and butcher shops in Alberta, Manitoba, and Ontario. Many of the victims reported eating salami in prepared sandwiches or purchased from deli counters where the recalled product was served.

On June 4, 2025, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) suspended the Safe Food For Canadians licence of Marini Foods Limited.

What the consumers and businesses need to know (per PHAC)

The following advice applies to individuals, as well as retailers, distributors and food service establishments such as specialty markets, delis, and cafes across Canada:

• Check to see if you have the recalled products in your home or establishment by looking for the specific product name and size, UPC and codes in the recall alert.
• Do not consume, serve, use, sell or distribute recalled products or any product made with them.
• Throw out or return recalled products to the location where they were purchased. Consumers or establishments who are unsure if they have purchased the recalled products are advised to contact their retailer or supplier where the products were purchased.
• Consumers who have purchased a prepared sandwich containing salami and are unsure if it contains recalled products are advised to contact the retailer where the sandwich was purchased.
• Do not cook food for other people if you’ve been diagnosed with a Salmonella infection or any other gastrointestinal illness.
• Contact your health care provider if you think you’re experiencing symptoms of Salmonella

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