US EditionThe salmonella outbreak linked to pistachios is still ongoing. What you need to know
The outbreak caused 155 confirmed cases and 24 hospitalizations in six provinces, prompting recalls, an import ban, and new testing requirements for pistachios from Iran.
- On Dec. 8, 2025, the Public Health Agency of Canada issued an updated notice reporting 155 confirmed illnesses across six provinces.
- The outbreak timeline shows it started in early March and ran through mid-November, with outbreak strains detected in pistachios and a Dubai-style chocolate product by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency.
- Health officials note typical salmonellosis symptoms appear within 6 to 72 hours, affecting ages 1 to 95 with 70 per cent female, and vulnerable groups face higher risks.
- The CFIA has recalled various pistachio products after outbreak strains were found, imposed an import ban in September, and last week mandated federally licensed importers and manufacturers to hold and test Iran-imported pistachios.
- PHAC is advising consumers to avoid pistachios from Iran and products made with them, urging Canadians to check cupboards and recall notices due to long shelf life and origin challenges.
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As the Christmas pastry season begins, federal health agencies warn Canadians that an investigation into salmonella-contaminated pistachios is still underway.
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The salmonella outbreak linked to pistachios is still ongoing. What you need to know
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As the Christmas pastry season begins, federal health agencies are warning Canadians that an investigation into salmonella-contaminated pistachios is still under way. Since March, 155 people have been declared ill after consuming various brands of pistachio and pistachio-containing products; the most recent cases date back to November. Of these, 24 people have been hospitalized. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has stated that there have been…
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