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9 in hospital with salmonella after consuming pistachios and pistachio-containing products
By Joanna Lavoie
Updated: August 05, 2025 at 11:06PM EDT
Published: August 05, 2025 at 10:07PM EDT
Nine people are in hospital with salmonella, says Canada’s public health agency, after consuming various brands of pistachios and pistachio-containing products.
It is not clear at this time where those hospitalizations are located.
The agency said it is aware of 52 cases of the illness caused by the affected products across the country: one in Manitoba, two in British-Columbia, nine in Ontario and 39 in Quebec.
Three quarters of theses cases are women, according to the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC). Patients range in age from two to 89, it added.
The products in question were distributed in Ontario and Quebec under the brand names Habibi, Al Mokhtar Food Centre and Dubai.
Public health said Dubai brand pistachio and knafeh milk chocolate bars were also available for purchasing online.
It should also be noted that these recalled pistachios may have been used and sold in baked goods.
Individuals, as well as retailers, distributors, and food service establishments like grocery stores, pharmacies, bakeries, and cafes across the country, are strongly advised to not consume, use, sell, serve, or distribute these recalled products or any products made with them.
They are also urged to check if they have the recalled products in their home or establishment by looking for the specific product name and size, UPC and codes in the recall alerts.
Further, people should throw out or return recalled products to the location where they were purchased. Consumers or establishments who are unsure if they have purchased the recalled products are advised to contact their retailer or supplier where the products were purchased, says PHAC.
Lastly, do not cook food for other people if you’ve been diagnosed with a salmonella infection or any other gastrointestinal illness.
What is salmonella?
Salmonellosis, as its officially called, is a foodborne bacterial illness that can affect anyone exposed to a contaminated food product.
The agency said it is aware of 52 cases of the illness caused by the affected products across the country: one in Manitoba, two in British-Columbia, nine in Ontario and 39 in Quebec.
Three quarters of theses cases are women, according to the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC). Patients range in age from two to 89, it added.
The products in question were distributed in Ontario and Quebec under the brand names Habibi, Al Mokhtar Food Centre and Dubai.
Public health said Dubai brand pistachio and knafeh milk chocolate bars were also available for purchasing online.
It should also be noted that these recalled pistachios may have been used and sold in baked goods.
Individuals, as well as retailers, distributors, and food service establishments like grocery stores, pharmacies, bakeries, and cafes across the country, are strongly advised to not consume, use, sell, serve, or distribute these recalled products or any products made with them.
They are also urged to check if they have the recalled products in their home or establishment by looking for the specific product name and size, UPC and codes in the recall alerts.
Further, people should throw out or return recalled products to the location where they were purchased. Consumers or establishments who are unsure if they have purchased the recalled products are advised to contact their retailer or supplier where the products were purchased, says PHAC.
Lastly, do not cook food for other people if you’ve been diagnosed with a salmonella infection or any other gastrointestinal illness.
What is salmonella?
Salmonellosis, as its officially called, is a foodborne bacterial illness that can affect anyone exposed to a contaminated food product.
Those who are infected with this bacteria can spread it to others several days to several weeks after they become infected, even if they don’t have symptoms.
Salmonellosis has a wide range of symptoms. And while some people may not get sick at all, others will experience the effects of this illness within six to 72 hours after exposure.
Symptoms include chills, fever, nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, stomach cramps and a sudden headache. Most symptoms, however, end within four to seven days.
Most people recover completely on their own from salmonella, but some may have a more serious illness that requires hospital care and could lead to long-lasting health effects or even death.
Those at higher risk for serious illness are older adults, young children, people who are pregnant and those with weakened immune systems.
People are urged to contact their health-care provider if they believe they’re experiencing symptoms of salmonella.
More information about the recalled products, including all product names, descriptions and lot codes, can be found online.
Canadian Food Safety Authority
https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/dubai-brand-pistachio-knafeh-milk-chocolate-recalled-due-salmonella
Food recall warning
Dubai brand Pistachio & Knafeh Milk Chocolate recalled due to Salmonella
Brand(s)
Last updated 2025-08-04
Summary
Product Pistachio & Knafeh Milk Chocolate
Issue Food - Microbial contamination - Salmonella
What to do Do not consume, use, sell, serve or distribute recalled products.
Distribution Online Quebec
Brand Product Size UPC Codes
Dubai Pistachio & Knafeh Milk Chocolate 145 g 6 11834 51237 1 225.174
Issue The affected product is being recalled from the marketplace due to possible Salmonella contamination.
Additional information
This recall was triggered by test results.
There have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of this product.
What is being done
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is conducting a food safety investigation, which may lead to the recall of other products.
The CFIA is verifying that industry is removing recalled products from the marketplace.
Details
Original published date: 2025-08-04
Alert / recall type
Food recall warning
Category
Food - Candy, confectionary, snacks and sweeteners
Companies
Recalling firm: Distribution Bonbons JJ Candy
Published by
Canadian Food Inspection Agency
Audience
General public
Distribution
Online
Quebec
Recall class
Class 2
Identification number
RA-77809
Canadian Food Inspection Agency ID
16679
What you should do
If you think you became sick from consuming a recalled product, contact your healthcare provider
Check to see if you have recalled products
Do not consume, serve, use, sell, or distribute recalled products
Recalled products should be thrown out or returned to the location where they were purchased
Food contaminated with Salmonella may not look or smell spoiled but can still make you sick. Young children, pregnant women, the elderly and people with weakened immune systems may contract serious and sometimes deadly infections. Healthy people may experience short-term symptoms such as fever, headache, vomiting, nausea, abdominal cramps and diarrhea. Long-term complications may include severe arthritis.
Salmonellosis has a wide range of symptoms. And while some people may not get sick at all, others will experience the effects of this illness within six to 72 hours after exposure.
Symptoms include chills, fever, nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, stomach cramps and a sudden headache. Most symptoms, however, end within four to seven days.
Most people recover completely on their own from salmonella, but some may have a more serious illness that requires hospital care and could lead to long-lasting health effects or even death.
Those at higher risk for serious illness are older adults, young children, people who are pregnant and those with weakened immune systems.
People are urged to contact their health-care provider if they believe they’re experiencing symptoms of salmonella.
More information about the recalled products, including all product names, descriptions and lot codes, can be found online.
Canadian Food Safety Authority
https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/dubai-brand-pistachio-knafeh-milk-chocolate-recalled-due-salmonella
Food recall warning
Dubai brand Pistachio & Knafeh Milk Chocolate recalled due to Salmonella
Brand(s)
Last updated 2025-08-04
Summary
Product Pistachio & Knafeh Milk Chocolate
Issue Food - Microbial contamination - Salmonella
What to do Do not consume, use, sell, serve or distribute recalled products.
Distribution Online Quebec
Brand Product Size UPC Codes
Dubai Pistachio & Knafeh Milk Chocolate 145 g 6 11834 51237 1 225.174
Issue The affected product is being recalled from the marketplace due to possible Salmonella contamination.
Additional information
This recall was triggered by test results.
There have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of this product.
What is being done
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is conducting a food safety investigation, which may lead to the recall of other products.
The CFIA is verifying that industry is removing recalled products from the marketplace.
Details
Original published date: 2025-08-04
Alert / recall type
Food recall warning
Category
Food - Candy, confectionary, snacks and sweeteners
Companies
Recalling firm: Distribution Bonbons JJ Candy
Published by
Canadian Food Inspection Agency
Audience
General public
Distribution
Online
Quebec
Recall class
Class 2
Identification number
RA-77809
Canadian Food Inspection Agency ID
16679
What you should do
If you think you became sick from consuming a recalled product, contact your healthcare provider
Check to see if you have recalled products
Do not consume, serve, use, sell, or distribute recalled products
Recalled products should be thrown out or returned to the location where they were purchased
Food contaminated with Salmonella may not look or smell spoiled but can still make you sick. Young children, pregnant women, the elderly and people with weakened immune systems may contract serious and sometimes deadly infections. Healthy people may experience short-term symptoms such as fever, headache, vomiting, nausea, abdominal cramps and diarrhea. Long-term complications may include severe arthritis.
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