Canadian food safety authorities have expanded a recall of pistachio products sold across Ontario, adding four new items to the growing list of potentially contaminated foods. The latest recall announcement comes as concerns about salmonella contamination continue to affect consumers throughout the province.
Expanded Recall List
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) issued the updated recall notice on November 13, 2025, warning consumers about four additional pistachio products that may be contaminated with salmonella bacteria. This marks the latest development in an ongoing food safety investigation that has seen multiple pistachio products pulled from Ontario store shelves in recent weeks.
While the specific brand names and product details of the newly recalled items weren't disclosed in the initial announcement, the CFIA typically provides detailed information about affected products through their official recall database and public alerts. Consumers are urged to check both the original packaging and the CFIA website for specific product identification.
Understanding Salmonella Risks
Salmonella contamination poses significant health risks, particularly for vulnerable populations including young children, pregnant women, the elderly, and individuals with compromised immune systems. Symptoms of salmonella infection typically appear within 6 to 72 hours after consuming contaminated food and can include fever, chills, diarrhea, abdominal cramps, headache, nausea, and vomiting.
Most healthy individuals recover from salmonella infection within several days without requiring medical treatment, but in some cases, the infection can spread from the intestines to the bloodstream and then to other body sites, requiring hospitalization and antibiotic treatment. In severe instances, salmonella infection can be fatal if not properly treated.
What Consumers Should Do
The CFIA is advising Ontario consumers who have purchased any of the recalled pistachio products to take immediate action. Do not consume the recalled products and either discard them immediately or return them to the point of purchase for a full refund.
Food safety experts recommend that consumers:
- Check their pantries and refrigerators for any pistachio products matching the recall descriptions
- Look for specific brand names, lot codes, and best-before dates provided in the detailed CFIA recall notice
- When in doubt, throw it out - if you're uncertain whether a product is included in the recall, err on the side of caution
- Clean and sanitize any surfaces that may have come into contact with the recalled products
The food safety investigation is ongoing, and the CFIA has indicated that additional recall updates may be issued as new information becomes available. The agency is working with distributors and retailers to ensure the recalled products are removed from store shelves across Ontario.
This latest recall expansion underscores the importance of ongoing food safety vigilance and the critical role that government agencies play in protecting public health. Consumers who believe they may have become ill from consuming recalled products should contact their healthcare providers immediately.
