8 h. ago Salmonella contaminated salami recalled extended to B.C. and Saskatchewan

Nine of the 87 people made ill in six provinces are in hospital; multiple brands affected

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22 h. ago B.C., Saskatchewan among provinces where contaminated salami was sold

Health officials are adding Saskatchewan and British Columbia to the list of provinces where salami and cacciatore products connected to a salmonella outbreak were distributed. The Public Health Agency of Canada says 87 people have now gotten sick after eating contaminated lunch meat, with nine of those people landing in the hospital. The federal health […]

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49 h. ago Crews from other provinces, countries arriving in Saskatchewan to fight wildfires

REGINA — Saskatchewan’s government says it’s bringing in crews from other provinces and countries to fight raging wildfires, as more people have been forced to flee their homes. Steve Roberts with the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency says firefighters from Australia have arrived to fight a blaze near Beauval, about 400 kilometres northwest of Saskatoon. He […]

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3 w. ago Saskatchewan wildfires: Provincial state of emergency expires

There are 20 active wildfires in Saskatchewan, including two that have not been contained.

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3 w. ago Tainted salami illnesses rising across Canada with over a dozen in Ontario

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.The affected products were distributed in Alberta, Ontario, and Manitoba at grocery stores, specialty markets, restaurants, cafes, delis, and butcher shops."These products may have been used in prepared products like sandwiches or sold at deli counters," reads the update.Earlier this month, the agency reported 57 salmonella-related illnesses in Canada, with 44 cases in Alberta and 13 in Ontario. Now, there are 72 cases — 57 in Alberta, one in Manitoba and 14 in Ontario. The number of hospitalizations remains at seven.The affected products include:Rea brand Genoa Salami Sweet (Lots: 5035 226 and 5049 226)Rea brand Genoa Salami Hot (Lots: 5020 228 and ...

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3 w. ago 72 sick after eating salami linked to salmonella outbreak: PHAC

Officials say 72 people, mostly in Alberta, have fallen ill after eating salami recalled due to possible salmonella contamination.

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