CFIA Recalls Salami and Cacciatore Products for Salmonella Risk in Six Provinces

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has issued a recall for several brands of salami and cacciatore products distributed in Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec, and Saskatchewan due to possible Salmonella contamination. The recall, published on July 18, 2025, applies to both consumers and businesses.

CFIA is recalling these products after findings during its investigation into a foodborne illness outbreak. According to the agency, the Public Health Agency of Canada is also investigating cases of human illness linked to the affected products. Salmonella infection is especially a concern for young children, pregnant women, older adults, and people with weakened immune systems.

The recall covers products sold under the following brands: Bona, Cosmo's Smoked Meats, Imperial Meats, Longos, Luc's European Meats Cheese & Eats, Marini Salumi, Naturissimo, P & E Foods, Rea, Speziale Fine Foods, Superior Meats, T.J. Meats, and Vince's Cured Meats Corp. Specific item types, codes, and UPC numbers are listed by the CFIA on its official website.

According to CFIA, food contaminated with Salmonella may not look or smell spoiled but can still cause illness. Symptoms may include fever, headache, vomiting, nausea, abdominal cramps, and diarrhea. The agency notes that severe cases may result in long-term complications such as arthritis.

The CFIA advises consumers and businesses not to consume, use, sell, serve, or distribute any recalled products. The agency says items should be thrown out or returned to the location where they were purchased. Anyone who thinks they became sick after eating recalled products is advised by the CFIA to contact their healthcare provider. Consumers who are unsure if they have the affected items are advised by the agency to contact their retailer.

CFIA states it is verifying that recalled products are removed from the marketplace and indicates that further recalls may occur if necessary. Additional information about specific batches and further updates can be found on the CFIA's recall website.

This recall affects the general public as well as hotels, restaurants, and retail establishments in the six provinces.