Malichita Cantaloupes Likely Cause of Salmonella Outbreak in Five Provinces: PHAC

Cantaloupes are displayed for sale in Virginia on July 28, 2017. The Canadian Press/AP-J. Scott Applewhite

The Public Health Agency of Canada says Malichita brand cantaloupes have likely caused a salmonella outbreak across five provinces.

It says as of Nov. 22, there have been 26 confirmed cases in B.C., Ontario, Quebec, P.E.I. and Newfoundland and Labrador.