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

On July 24, 2025, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) published a food recall notification for Habibi brand Pistachio Kernel due to Salmonella contamination. Additional secondary recalls have been issued for various products that were made using the recalled pistachios and because of additional inspection activities supporting the food safety investigation. See related recall notifications and food recall warnings for the full list of recalls.

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

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What consumers should know

Check the recall notice carefully and compare the brand, product name and size, UPC and codes in the recall notification. If the product does not match what is presented on the product table, the product is not part of the recall.

Do not consume recalled products. Recalled products should be thrown out or returned to the place of purchase. Consumers who are unsure if they have purchased the recalled products are advised to contact their retailer. Consumers are also encouraged to sign up for food recall notifications.

If you think you became ill after consuming a recalled product, contact your healthcare provider. Food contaminated with Salmonella may not look or smell spoiled but can still make you sick. Learn more about the health risks.

What is being done

The CFIA is continuing its food safety investigation, 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. If additional products on the Canadian market are determined to be affected, the CFIA will publish recall information on the Recalls and safety alerts website and issue food recall warnings when required.

When a possible health hazard such as Salmonella is identified (for example through testing), the CFIA issues recalls to protect consumers. The higher volume of pistachio-related recalls reflects both ongoing secondary recalls linked to the outbreak and additional recalls identified through CFIA's testing and oversight activities.

To further protect Canadians, the CFIA has put in place temporary import restrictions, along with new regulatory requirements and the Safe Food for Canadians (SFC) licence conditions for pistachios and pistachio-containing products imported from Iran.

Related recall notifications

Related recall notifications and food recall warnings

Starting November 12, 2025, all food recall warnings and notifications related to the CFIA's investigation into pistachios and products made with pistachios will be combined into a single list. Food recall warnings published before that date will remain accessible through their original web links.

The consolidated list includes food recall warnings and notifications issued by the CFIA as part of the ongoing food safety investigation.

For more information on the recalled products including brands, product names, UPCs, lot codes and distribution information – visit the Recalls and Safety Alerts website.

Additional information

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.

Public enquiries and media

Public enquiries

Toll-free: 1-800-442-2342 (Canada and U.S.)
Telephone: 1-613-773-2342 (local or international)
Email: information@inspection.gc.ca

Media relations

Telephone: 613-773-6600
Email: cfia.media.acia@inspection.gc.ca

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