52 Salmonella cases reported across four provinces have been linked to some pistachio products

The Public Health Agency of Canada has issued a food recall after many people who became sick between March and mid-July 2025 reported eating pistachios, and products containing pistachios, such as Dubai-style chocolate.

The recall applies to the following food items:

• Habibi brand Pistachio Kernel recalled due to Salmonella
• Al Mokhtar Food Centre brand Pistachio recalled due to Salmonella
• Dubai brand Pistachio & Knafeh Milk Chocolate recalled due to Salmonella

While the agency says that the products were distributed in Ontario and Quebec, some, such as Dubai brand pistachio & knafeh milk chocolate bars were also available to purchase online.

As a result there are currently 52 laboratory-confirmed cases of Salmonella Havana and Salmonella Mbandaka illness linked to this outbreak spanning four provinces.  Nine people have been hospitalized.

The highest number of cases have been recorded in Quebec where 39 people have fallen ill, followed by nine in Ontario, three in British Columbia and one in Manitoba.

The investigation is continuing and the Public Health Agency has cautioned the public to not consume, sell, serve or distribute recalled pistachios and pistachio-containing products.  The recalled pistachios may have been used and sold in baked goods.

For details on recalled product brand names and lot codes, please consult the Recalls and Safety Alerts website.

~Images provided by the Public Health Agency of Canada