Food safety investigation: Pistachios and pistachio products recalled due to possible Salmonella contamination

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is currently conducting a food safety investigation into pistachios and pistachio-containing products for possible Salmonella contamination. The CFIA has published several food recall warnings for various brands of pistachios and products that were made using the recalled pistachios. The pistachios involved in the current recalls were imported from Iran.

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What consumers should know

1. Check your products

Compare the brand, product name and size, UPC and codes in the recall notification.

If your product information does not match, it is not part of the recall.

2. Do not consume recalled products

Throw them out or return them to the place of purchase.

If you are unsure whether your product is included, contact your retailer.

3. Follow public health advice

A public health advisory about imported pistachios states that it's safest to avoid pistachios from Iran and products made with them, due to possible Salmonella contamination.

4. If you feel sick

Contact your healthcare provider. Food contaminated with Salmonella may not look or smell spoiled but can still make you sick. Learn more about the symptoms, risks, and treatment of Salmonella.

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What industry should know

To mitigate the risk of Salmonella in pistachio and pistachio containing products of Iranian origin, the CFIA has implemented temporary measures for SFC licence holders who import, manufacture, process, treat, preserve, grade, package or label pistachios and pistachio-containing products in Canada.

For information about temporary import restrictions, licence conditions and other regulatory requirements (including mandatory testing for products imported before September 27), consult:

What the CFIA is doing

CFIA's food safety investigation is ongoing, which includes sampling and testing at various stages along the supply chain and working with industry to verify that recalled products have been removed from the marketplace. Pistachios have a long shelf life and may remain on the market for many months.

The higher number of recalls reflect the complexity of the situation, including the long shelf life of pistachios, ongoing secondary recalls linked to the outbreak, and additional recalls identified through CFIA's testing and oversight activities.

Pistachio recall warnings and notifications

Consult Various pistachios and pistachio-containing products recalled due to Salmonella for a consolidated list of all food recall warnings and notifications related to this food safety investigation since November 12, 2025.

Previous recall warnings and notifications

Recall warnings (July to November 2025)
Notifications (July to November 2025)

More information

The Public Health Agency of Canada is leading the investigation into the outbreak of Salmonella infections linked to pistachios and pistachio-containing products. For the latest information, consult the Public health notice: Outbreak of Salmonella infections linked to various brands of pistachios and pistachio-containing products.

Food safety investigations are complex and involve several essential steps to determine if a food recall is required and what products to recall. When dealing with potentially unsafe food, the CFIA acts as quickly as possible to collect information and make decisions. For more information on the CFIA's food recall process, see how we decide to recall a food product.

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