Canada Expands Pistachio Recall Over Salmonella Concerns
If you’ve got pistachios or pistachio-filled treats in your kitchen right now, you might want to pause before snacking. A nationwide food recall has been issued in Canada, and it’s tied to a salmonella outbreak that’s already made more than 50 people sick, with several ending up in hospital. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has been steadily expanding the list of affected products over the past few weeks, and the latest warning includes a range of Andalos brand pastries — like baklava, knafeh, and other pistachio-based desserts — sold in Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, and even online across the country.
This all started with a salmonella outbreak traced back to certain pistachio products. Over the past month, four different brands — Habibi, Al Mokhtar Food Centre, Dubai chocolate bars, and now Andalos pastries — have been pulled from shelves. The problem is, pistachios are often used as toppings or fillings, so it’s not always easy to know what brand you’re eating, especially in bakery goods or prepared foods. That uncertainty is exactly why some health experts say the safest move right now is to avoid pistachios altogether until the outbreak is officially over.
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The Public Health Agency of Canada reports that salmonella infections can cause diarrhea, fever, nausea, vomiting, and stomach cramps, with symptoms usually appearing within six to 72 hours after eating contaminated food. While most people recover on their own within a week, the illness can be serious — even life-threatening — for young children, older adults, pregnant people, and anyone with a weakened immune system.
Health officials are urging anyone who has purchased a recalled product to throw it out immediately, rather than risk eating it, serving it, or selling it. If you’ve got pistachios in bulk at home and aren’t sure where they came from, the recommendation is to check with the store where you bought them. Commercial kitchens are being told to verify product codes against the official recall list.
One tricky part of this outbreak is that salmonella can still be spread by people who don’t show symptoms — sometimes for days or even weeks after they’ve been infected. That means anyone diagnosed should not prepare food for others until fully cleared. And yes, handwashing is key, because the bacteria can spread easily through contact.
Right now, the investigation is ongoing, and more products could be added to the recall list as new information comes to light. For now, the safest bet is to play it cautious — those pistachio treats might have to wait until the all-clear is given. Sometimes, skipping dessert really is the smarter move.
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