Pistachio Heart products sold under the Aoun brand are being pulled from stores in Ontario and Quebec due to safety concerns, according to a notice from the federal government. Government of Canada
Health officials have issued new food recalls across Canada after more pistachios and products containing the nuts tested positive for possible salmonella contamination. The latest recalls affect products sold in Ontario, Quebec, and British Columbia, as part of a nationwide investigation into the growing outbreak of the foodborne illness.
Officials warned the public and food businesses not to eat, sell, serve, or distribute any of the recalled items. The federal government said the affected products may have been sold in stores, restaurants, and even online, raising concerns over the scale of the contamination.
Recalled Products Listed
Among the newly recalled items are pistachio-based desserts, spreads, and snack products. In Ontario, baklava and baklava cheesecake containing pistachios sold online from a shop in Collingwood were included in the recall. A Toronto retailer also pulled its Paralell brand Halva pistachio dessert from sale.
Two products from the Allo Simonne brand were also recalled. These include a 220-gram jar of pistachio matcha spread and a 130-gram pack of sour cherries and pistachios coated with chocolate and rose petals.
In a separate recall notice, officials said Pistachio Heart products sold under the Aoun brand may also be contaminated. The items were distributed in Ontario and Quebec by Alimentation du Canada.
Other recalls included unbranded pistachios sold in bulk to hotels, restaurants, and institutions by Eccolo Food Services Inc. in Ontario. Moonlight Grocers Inc. also recalled its bulk raw pistachio kernels in the same province.
In British Columbia, Kourosh Foods Market removed pistachio kernels of various sizes from sale. Meanwhile, Chez Louis Fruits and Légumes in Quebec recalled unbranded pistachios sold in different package sizes.
Public Health Warnings
Health officials advised anyone who ate recalled pistachio products and began feeling sick to seek medical care. Salmonella infection can cause fever, stomach cramps, vomiting, and diarrhea. Symptoms usually appear within three days of eating contaminated food and can be serious for children, older adults, or people with weak immune systems.
The government also urged Canadians to discard any affected items immediately or return them to the store where they were purchased. “Recalled products should be thrown out or returned to the location where they were purchased,” officials said in their notices.
Investigation Continues
The federal food inspection agency continues to investigate the source of the contamination. The growing number of recalls suggests that several distributors may have received affected shipments.
Authorities are working with retailers and producers to identify other possible sources and prevent further illnesses. Canadians are encouraged to stay updated by checking official recall lists before buying or eating pistachio products.
Officials said more recalls may follow as testing and investigations continue.
