CFIA Expands Pistachio Recall Amid Ongoing Salmonella Outbreak
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has expanded its recall of pistachios and pistachio-containing products as part of an ongoing investigation into a salmonella outbreak affecting multiple provinces.
The latest additions include several Allo Simonne brand products—such as sour cherries and pistachios covered in chocolate, rose petals, dark chocolate Easter eggs, and pistachios with raspberries—as well as Baklava Losange and Baklava Fleur pastries sold at a Quebec store.
Consumers are urged to check whether they have any recalled items and to discard or return them. The CFIA advises against serving, using, selling, or distributing the affected products. Anyone who suspects they may be ill after consuming them should seek medical advice.
Salmonella symptoms can include fever, headache, nausea, vomiting, abdominal cramps, and diarrhea. In severe cases, long-term complications such as arthritis may develop. Young children, pregnant women, older adults, and those with weakened immune systems are at the greatest risk of serious or potentially fatal illness. Because contaminated food may not appear spoiled, the CFIA stresses the importance of avoiding recalled items.
This expanded recall stems from the CFIA’s investigation that began after the first recall of Habibi brand Pistachio Kernel on July 24.
As of August 19, the Public Health Agency of Canada has reported 62 confirmed cases of salmonella linked to the outbreak, including five in British Columbia, one in Manitoba, 11 in Ontario, and 45 in Quebec. At least 10 people have been hospitalized. Cases range in age from two to 89 years old, with women making up about three-quarters of those affected.
The CFIA continues to monitor the situation, warning that more products could be recalled. Canadians are advised to regularly check the Recalls and Safety Alerts website for the latest updates.
