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OTTAWA — The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is warning Canadians about a massive recall covering many different brands of pistachios and pistachio-containing products due to possible Salmonella contamination, including items sold online and in multiple provinces.
The Public Health Agency of Canada also says an outbreak investigation is active, with 155 reported illnesses across British Columbia, Alberta, Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec and New Brunswick, including 24 hospitalizations and no deaths.
The CFIA says affected products should not be consumed, used, sold, served or distributed. Consumers are being urged to check homes, freezers and pantries, and to throw recalled items out or return them to the place of purchase.
Health officials warn food contaminated with Salmonella may not look or smell spoiled but can still cause illness. Symptoms can include fever, headache, vomiting, nausea, abdominal cramps and diarrhea. Young children, pregnant people, older adults and those with weakened immune systems are at higher risk of serious infection. Anyone who thinks they became sick should contact a health-care provider.
Public health officials have advised Canadians to consider alternatives to pistachios from Iran and products made with pistachios from Iran while the investigation continues.
The CFIA is maintaining an online list of recalled products tied to its food safety investigation, and is asking consumers and businesses to keep checking for updates as new recall notices are added.
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