,Canadian authorities have issued a food recall for multiple pistachio and pistachio-containing products due to potential contamination with Salmonella. The recall affects products distributed in the province of Ontario, with consumers and businesses advised not to consume, sell, serve, or distribute the affected items.
Scope of Recall
The recall covers a range of bulk and prepared products, primarily supplied to retail and food service channels during Sales period: 29 January 2026 to 16 February 2026. Affected items include:
1.Chopped pistachios (Baklava and Kunafa variants coarse, regular, and fine)
2.Pistachio powder (no colour)
3.Pistachio paste
4.Pistachio-containing desserts such as Dubai Chocolate Bars and Dubai Brownies (clerk-served)
5.Most products were sold in bulk (20 L packaging) or as unpackaged retail items.
Certain ready-to-eat products were sold at specific Kunafa dessert outlets across multiple Ontario locations, including Ajax, Mississauga, London, and Scarborough.
Health Risk-Salmonella contamination can cause serious foodborne illness, particularly in young children, elderly individuals, pregnant women, and immunocompromised persons. Symptoms may include fever, nausea, vomiting, abdominal cramps, and diarrhea. In severe cases, infection may lead to hospitalization.
Consumer and Industry Advice
Consumers who have purchased the affected products are advised to:
Avoid consumption
Dispose of the products or return them to the place of purchase
Retailers and food service operators must immediately:
Stop sale and distribution
Remove affected products from inventory
Ensure proper sanitation to avoid cross-contamination