A public health notice issued October 16 warned of an ongoing Salmonella outbreak linked to dog food and treats in Canada, according to the Public Health Agency (PHAC) of Canada.
The outbreak has sickened 31 people across four provinces and territories, with seven requiring hospitalization. No deaths have been reported. Cases have been identified in Alberta (14), British Columbia (14), Ontario (2) and Northwest Territories (1).
No recall issued
PHAC identified exposure to certain Puppy Love and Puppy World brand dog treats as a likely source for some illnesses. Salmonella was detected in samples of Puppy World Lamb Lung treats (150 gram, 340 gram and 454 gram bags), Puppy Love Chicken Wing Tip treats (120 gram bags), Puppy Love Chicken Breast treats (120 gram and 300 gram bags), Puppy Love Beef Chew 6 inch treats (value pack, four pieces) and Puppy Love "Twisty Jr." beef treats (value pack, five pieces).
No recall has been issued.
According to the PHAC, people became sick between mid-February and late-September 2025. Many reported handling dog food and treats before falling sick. A single common supplier has not been identified as the outbreak source.
More recent illnesses may continue to be reported in the outbreak because there is a period between when a person becomes ill and when the illness is reported to public health officials. For this outbreak, the illness reporting period is between 15 and 101 days.
This notice only includes laboratory-confirmed cases. The actual number of sick people in Canada is likely much higher. Many people have mild symptoms and don't go to the doctor, so they aren't tested. Researchers estimate that for each case of Salmonella reported to public health, there are 26 more cases that are not reported.
The investigation remains active, and officials said additional outbreak sources may be identified. The public health notice will be updated as the investigation progresses.
