In Canada Outbreak of Salmonella illnesses linked to Filicetti brand Italian Style mild, dry, cured sausage

The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) in collaboration with provincial public health partners, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Health Canada to are investigating an outbreak of Salmonella Litchfield infections in Ontario (10 cases) and Quebec (2 cases). The outbreak is related to  Filicetti brand Italian Style mild, dry, cured sausage. The implicated product was recalled earlier this month by Longo’s and appeared to be ongoing, as recent illnesses continue to be reported to PHAC. The first recall was issued on October 16, 2019, following this recall additional laboratory analysis has determined that both the recalled Filicetti brand sausage product and the ill individuals in Ontario and Quebec have the same genetic strain of Salmonella. One individual was hospitalized. No deaths have been reported. The collaborative outbreak investigation was initiated because of an increase in Salmonella Litchfield illnesses being reported. This is a rare strain of Salmonella not commonly seen in Canada. @ https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/public-health-notices/2019/outbreak-salmonella-sausages.html