Overview

• PHAC reported 26 additional illnesses since earlier this month, with cases dating back to March and continuing into early September.
• Sixteen people have required hospital care, and officials highlight higher risk for seniors, young children, pregnant people and those with weakened immune systems.
• CFIA has issued 26 recalls since July covering pistachio kernels as well as finished foods including baklava, ice cream and chocolate.
• Most confirmed infections are in Quebec and Ontario, with additional cases in British Columbia, Alberta, Manitoba and New Brunswick.
• Authorities advise discarding or returning recalled items and say infected individuals should not cook for others, noting many infections likely go unreported.