Health officials across Canada are investigating an ongoing Salmonella outbreak that has affected 27 people in four provinces and territories, with cases connected to contact with dog food and treats. The outbreak, which began in mid-February and continued through mid-August 2025, has resulted in six hospitalizations but no deaths.

The majority of cases have been concentrated in western Canada, with Alberta reporting 13 illnesses and British Columbia documenting 12 cases. Ontario has recorded one case, while the Northwest Territories has also reported a single illness. Women represent 59 percent of those affected, and the age range spans from infants to elderly individuals up to 87 years old.

The specific pathogen, Salmonella Oranienburg, is a bacterial strain that can be transmitted fro

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