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Global News
a day ago
- Health
- Global News
Pistachios in your pantry? What health experts say you should do amid a salmonella recall
Pistachios have been the subject of a series of recalls linked to a salmonella outbreak, and while some health officials say that doesn't mean people should avoid all pistachio products, others say toss the nut. Four brands of pistachios and pistachio-containing products have been recalled over the past several weeks by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency because of a possible salmonella contamination. That includes Habibi brand pistachio kernels, Al Mokhtar Food Centre pistachios, Dubai brand milk chocolate bars and Andalos brand baklava. View image in full screen The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has issued a recall notice for some Andalos brand baklava pastries containing pistachios, distributed in New Brunswick, Ontario, Quebec and sold online. Canadian Food Inspection Agency The Public Health Agency of Canada says 52 have been sickened and 10 landed in hospital after eating contaminated pistachios and baked goods containing the nut. Story continues below advertisement That's only a fraction of the illnesses, as many go unreported, they said. The front of a bar of Dubai-brand pistachio and knafeh chocolate that has been recalled due to salmonella contamination. Canadian Food Inspection Agency It isn't always easy to know what brand of pistachios are on top of a dessert or chopped on a salad, said April Hexemer, the public health agency's director of outbreak management. Get weekly health news Receive the latest medical news and health information delivered to you every Sunday. Sign up for weekly health newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy 'Some of the products that people consumed are baked goods that have pistachios sort of sprinkled on top. You wouldn't know what brand of pistachio that would be. But it's all part of the investigation,' she said. So far they've recalled baklava pastries containing pistachios served at a bakery in Montreal, and Dubai chocolate oozing with pistachio cream and crunchy knafeh pastry pieces, sold online across Canada. 'There could be other products identified. It's too soon to know.' Tweet This Click to share quote on Twitter: "There could be other products identified. It's too soon to know." Story continues below advertisement She said at this point in time there is no indication that's the case. 0:43 Health Canada recalls pistachio products following reports of salmonella While the recalls are only for specific brands of pistachios, Lawrence Goodridge, a professor and Canada Research Chair in foodborne pathogen dynamics at the University of Guelph, said it's safer to ditch all pistachios. 'My advice is, do not consume any products that contain pistachios for the next little while until the outbreak is declared over by PHAC,' he said. That doesn't mean pistachios across the board are contaminated, but Goodridge said, 'How is somebody supposed to know where those pistachios came from?' Hexemer said if you aren't sure whether bulk pistachios stored in a pantry are affected, reach out to the place where they were purchased. Story continues below advertisement She also said commercial kitchens should check the product codes and compare them to the recall warnings. 'The key message is to throw out the recalled product and not to eat it, use it, serve it, sell it, or distribute it,' she said. The Public Health Agency of Canada says a salmonella infection can affect anyone exposed to a contaminated food product, and says not to cook food for other people if you've been diagnosed. Salmonella can spread from an infected person who has diarrhea, for instance through unwashed hands. It can also spread several days or weeks after a person is infected, even if they don't have symptoms, according to the public health notice.
3 days ago
- Health
Baklava containing pistachios recalled over salmonella risk
Headlines Latest News Podcasts (new window) Alert triggered by investigation into a foodborne illness outbreak People are advised not to consume, use, sell, serve, or distribute the recalled baklava products. Photo: Agence canadienne d'inspection des aliments/Canadian Food Inspection Agency The Canadian Food Inspection Agency issued a recall notice for some Andalos brand pastries distributed in New Brunswick, Ontario, Quebec and sold online. Most of the recalled products (new window) were sold at a bakery in Montreal and served to customers between June 25 and July 26. Pistachios have been the subject of several related recalls over the last two weeks, and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency says the latest alert was triggered by its investigation into a foodborne illness outbreak. On Tuesday, the Public Health Agency of Canada said 52 people in Quebec, Ontario, B.C. and Manitoba got sick and nine landed in hospital (new window) after eating contaminated pistachios and baked goods containing the nut. The health agency told The Canadian Press Wednesday that it expects more salmonella cases linked to this outbreak to be reported in the coming months. Salmonella is a food-borne bacterial illness that may cause fever, headache, vomiting, nausea, cramps and diarrhea. It can result in severe and potentially deadly infections, particularly for children, pregnant people, the elderly and people with weakened immune systems. With files from CBC News Beginning of list of 13 items. Skip list? Friday, August 8 Thursday, August 7 Wednesday, August 6 End of list of 13 items. Back to beginning of list? The mRNA vaccine technology has been tested for its potential to treat various cancers and other diseases 26 minutes ago Vaccination June numbers surprised economists with robust employment gains 'I just don't really want to support them right now': Canadian traveller Conservative leader says his Canadian Sovereignty Act would unleash energy economy 19 hours ago Federal Politics Fares Alghoul says he's ready to report from the ground if Israel lets foreign media in 20 hours ago Armed Conflicts
CBC
3 days ago
- Health
- CBC
Baklava containing pistachios recalled over salmonella risk
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency issued a recall notice for some Andalos brand pastries distributed in New Brunswick, Ontario, Quebec and sold online. Most of the recalled products were sold at a bakery in Montreal and served to customers between June 25 and July 26. Pistachios have been the subject of several related recalls over the last two weeks, and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency says the latest alert was triggered by its investigation into a foodborne illness outbreak. On Tuesday, the Public Health Agency of Canada said 52 people in Quebec, Ontario, B.C. and Manitoba got sick and nine landed in hospital after eating contaminated pistachios and baked goods containing the nut. The health agency told The Canadian Press Wednesday that it expects more salmonella cases linked to this outbreak to be reported in the coming months.
Global News
3 days ago
- Health
- Global News
Canada expands recall for pistachio products due to possible salmonella
More pistachio products are being recalled in Canada due to potential salmonella contamination, the latest in multiple recalls issued this week for pistachio-related products, including a viral Dubai brand chocolate bar. Several Andalos brand baklava pastry products are the latest to be recalled. The seven Andalos products that have been recalled are: baklavas rectangles baklavas triangles baklava baklava pistachio wardah baklava pistachio burma baklava esh al bolbol pistachio baklava catering tray The recall also involves seven products that have no brand associated, including baklava aswara pistachio, knafeh ashta and znoud el sett. View image in full screen A list of Andalos pastry products being recalled by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency due to potential salmonella contamination. Canadian Food Inspection Agency View image in full screen A list of various pastry products being recalled by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency due to potential salmonella contamination. Canadian Food Inspection Agency Thursday's recall says the products were distributed in Ontario, Quebec and New Brunswick, as well as online. Story continues below advertisement The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says the recall was triggered by findings by the agency during an investigation into a foodborne illness outbreak. Get weekly health news Receive the latest medical news and health information delivered to you every Sunday. Sign up for weekly health newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy That outbreak involving salmonella has seen nine people sent to hospital and nearly five dozen people sickened by consuming certain brands of pistachios or pistachio-containing products, including viral Dubai brand chocolate bars. So far, three-quarters of the people sickened in the outbreak are women, the Public Health Agency of Canada says. PHAC says many people became sick after eating pistachios or products that contained the food, prompting the added warning that the recalled pistachios may have been used and sold in baked goods. Canadians are advised that if they think they became sick from consuming a recalled product, they should call their health-care provider. Food contaminated with salmonella may not look or smell spoiled, but can still make people sick. People are urged to check to see if they have recalled products and to throw them out or return them to where they were purchased. Healthy people may experience short-term symptoms such as fever, headache, vomiting and nausea, but the CFIA cautions that young children, pregnant women, older adults and people with weakened immune systems may contract more serious and sometimes deadly infections. Story continues below advertisement The CFIA says it's verifying that industry is removing recalled products from the marketplace.
Toronto Sun
3 days ago
- Health
- Toronto Sun
Baklava pastries containing pistachios recalled due to salmonella
Published Aug 08, 2025 • 1 minute read A package of the recalled baklavas from Andalos is pictured. Photo by Health Canada / supplied Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through links on this page. Baklava pastries containing pistachios are being recalled over salmonella concerns. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account The Canadian Food Inspection Agency issued a recall notice for some Andalos brand pastries distributed in New Brunswick, Ontario, Quebec and sold online. Most of the recalled products were sold at a bakery in Montreal and served to customers between June 25 and July 26. Pistachios have been the subject of several related recalls over the last two weeks, and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency says the latest alert was triggered by its investigation into a foodborne illness outbreak. On Tuesday, the Public Health Agency of Canada said 52 people got sick and nine landed in hospital after eating contaminated pistachios and baked goods containing the nut. The health agency told The Canadian Press Wednesday that it expects more salmonella cases linked to this outbreak to be reported in the coming months. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Salmonella is a food-borne bacterial illness that may cause fever, headache, vomiting, nausea, cramps and diarrhea. It can result in severe and potentially deadly infections, particularly for children, pregnant people, the elderly and people with weakened immune systems. Read More For more health news and content around diseases, conditions, wellness, healthy living, drugs, treatments and more, head to – a member of the Postmedia Network. Toronto Blue Jays Sunshine Girls Editorials Toronto & GTA Celebrity
