CFIA issues Class 2 recall of unbranded pistachios in Ontario over Salmonella

On Oct. 9, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency published a Class 2 recall notification for unbranded pistachios distributed in Ontario due to possible Salmonella contamination. The agency advises hotels, restaurants and institutions not to use, sell, serve or distribute the product.

The notice applies to food service operators across Ontario. The affected pistachios have no brand name or UPC and were sold in variable package sizes; these details are provided for identification.

In the affected products table, the listing reads: brand “None,” product “Pistachios,” size “Variable,” with sales noted “Sold from June 17 up to and including July 25, 2025.”

The recall is linked to an ongoing investigation into a foodborne illness outbreak. The notice directs readers to the CFIA Food Safety Investigation page for further details and related recall notifications and warnings.

The recalling firm is Eccolo Food Services Inc.

The issue is classified as Food – Microbial contamination – Salmonella. The alert type is Notification, and the recall class is Class 2. The product category is listed as Food – Nuts, grains, and seeds.

Distribution is listed as Ontario, and the intended audience is hotels, restaurants and institutions.

The recall carries identification number RA-78240 and CFIA ID 16797. The CFIA lists Oct. 2, 2025, as the recall date. The notice lists Oct. 9, 2025, as both its publication and most recent update date.