Overview

• CFIA expanded its recall on August 8 to include Andalos brand baklava pastries distributed in New Brunswick, Ontario, Quebec and sold online.
• Earlier recalls covered Habibi brand pistachio kernels, Al Mokhtar pistachios and Dubai brand milk chocolate bars due to potential salmonella contamination.
• PHAC has confirmed 52 illnesses and nine hospitalizations linked to contaminated pistachios and pistachio-containing baked goods.
• Health officials expect additional salmonella cases in the coming months as the investigation traces outbreak strains through diverse supply chains.
• Consumers are urged to check for, discard or return recalled products and some experts recommend avoiding all pistachio items until the outbreak is declared over.