A food safety warning has been issued in Canada after some nut products were found to pose a possible salmonella risk.
The recall includes several pistachios and pistachio-based products sold under different brands in provinces across the country, including Ontario, Quebec, British Columbia, Alberta and parts of Atlantic Canada. The products were sold in grocery stores, specialty shops and online.
Health officials are warning people not to eat, sell or serve the affected items. Salmonella can cause symptoms such as fever, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting and stomach cramps, which can appear hours or days after eating contaminated food. Young children, seniors, pregnant people and those with weaker immune systems are at higher risk of serious illness.
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says recalled products should be thrown out or returned to the store. People should also clean and sanitize any surfaces or utensils that touched the products. The investigation is ongoing.
