Salmonella infection spread through contact with dogs and their food

Twenty-seven people have been infected in a new salmonella outbreak, according to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency . Most are in Alberta (13) and B.C. (12). One is in Ontario and another in Northwest Territories.

The most common source of salmonella is contaminated food, but it can also be spread through human and animal contact. The CFIA stated in a public notice issued Monday that in this case the salmonella bacteria was spread through contact with a dog, their food or treats.

Even dogs that don’t show any signs of illness could infect people who are in contact with them, the agency added.

When did this outbreak occur?

The CFIA says this outbreak involved people becoming sick between mid-February and mid-August 2025. The age range was less than one up to 87 years of age. Most