The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has once again issued a warning urging consumers not to use recalled pistachio products due to the potential risk of Salmonella contamination.
The latest warning includes pistachios and pistachio-containing products sold in Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Ontario, Quebec, and Saskatchewan, as well as online. A detailed list of affected items—including raw pistachios, flavoured pistachio nuts, and pistachio cheesecakes—is available on the federal government website.
The CFIA instructs consumers not to consume or sell these products. They should be returned to the place of purchase or discarded.
Health Risks
The agency points out that products contaminated with Salmonella may not appear spoiled or smell bad, but can still cause illness. Vulnerable populations, such as young children, pregnant women, the elderly, and those with weakened immune systems, are at risk of serious illness and even death.
Generally healthy people may experience short-term symptoms including fever, headache, vomiting, abdominal cramps, and diarrhea. Severe arthritis is known to be a long-term complication associated with the infection.
The CFIA has been recalling dozens of pistachio products since July 25. As of October 21, over 100 people have reported illnesses linked to the Salmonella outbreak.
