Pistachio Products Recalled in Ontario for Salmonella Risk
Several pistachio and pistachio-containing products have been recalled in Ontario due to possible Salmonella contamination. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) issued the recall on August 28, 2025, affecting products sold in Scarborough, North York, and London, as well as online.
According to the CFIA, the recall is linked to an ongoing investigation into a foodborne illness outbreak related to Salmonella.
The recalled products include a range of clerk-served desserts and bulk items from specific stores. At Crown Pastries Inc., 1279 Kennedy Rd, Scarborough, items such as Baklava with Pistachios, Turkish Baklava Square, Mammoui Pistachio, Sugar Free Pistachio Fingers, Turkish Baklava Triangle, Kol w Shkor with Pistachios, Faislye, Harissa with Pistachio, Basbousa with Pistachio, Chocolate Lotus Mafroukeh, Pistachio Finger, Ish Asfour Pistachios, Karabige Pistachios, Faisaleih Pistachios, Turkish Baklava, Mafroukeh, Madlouka, Herisa, and Warbat with Pistachios were available between May 7 and May 14, 2025.
Ma Belle Inc., 1110 Wilson Avenue, North York, sold Kare Baklava, Soguk Baklava, Havuc Dilim Baklava, Midye Baklava, Sobiyet Baklava, Mekik Baklava, Antep Dinim Baklava, and Special Baklava between May 8 and May 29, 2025.
In London, Southdale Fruit Market, 775 Southdale Rd East, sold bulk pistachio kernels from April 22 to August 28, 2025. Westmount Halal Food, 490 Wonderland Rd South, offered bulk pistachio kernels from June 18 to August 28, 2025. Indo-Asian Groceries and Spices, 689 Oxford Street West, recalled "Green Pista" (100 g, UPC 10001029) sold from May 15 to August 18, 2025.
The CFIA states that food contaminated with Salmonella may not appear spoiled but can cause illness. Symptoms may include fever, headache, vomiting, nausea, abdominal cramps, and diarrhea. Individuals at higher risk include young children, pregnant women, older adults, and people with weakened immune systems.
The CFIA advises the public not to consume, use, sell, serve, or distribute any recalled products. Recalled items should be thrown out or returned to the place of purchase. Anyone who experiences symptoms after consuming a recalled product is advised to contact their healthcare provider.
The CFIA's investigation is ongoing and may result in further recalls. Updates are posted on the agency's website.