Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Recalled Green Pistachios Affects 117 Canadians

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The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has issued recall notices for green pistachios and raw pistachio kernels linked to an ongoing salmonella outbreak. The outbreak has affected 117 Canadians, with 17 hospitalized, and products have been sold and distributed in Ontario. The CFIA warns consumers not to consume, use, sell, serve, or distribute the recalled products. Specifically, the affected products include green pistachios sold at Ottawa Roastery between August 19 and October 21, and certain Enayat Farms brand raw pistachio kernels distributed in Manitoba, New Brunswick, Ontario, and Quebec.

Key Takeaways:

  • The salmonella outbreak has affected 117 Canadians across six provinces, with 17 hospitalized.
  • The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has issued recall notices for green pistachios and raw pistachio kernels linked to the outbreak.
  • The affected products include green pistachios sold at Ottawa Roastery between August 19 and October 21, and certain Enayat Farms brand raw pistachio kernels distributed in Manitoba, New Brunswick, Ontario, and Quebec.
  • Consumers have been warned not to consume, use, sell, serve, or distribute the recalled products.
  • No illnesses have been reported in connection to the Ottawa Roastery product.
  • The recall was triggered by CFIA test results.
  • Certain Enayat Farms brand raw pistachio kernels, specifically the 10 kilogram size, Lot No. 5009 with the expiry date January 2027, have been impacted.
  • Consumers can report a food concern or complaint to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency online.

Statistics:

  • 117 Canadians have been affected by the salmonella outbreak.
  • 17 Canadians have been hospitalized due to the outbreak.
  • The affected products were sold and distributed in Ontario, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Ontario, and Quebec.
  • Green pistachios were sold at Ottawa Roastery between August 19 and October 21.
  • Certain Enayat Farms brand raw pistachio kernels were distributed in Manitoba, New Brunswick, Ontario, and Quebec.
  • 10 kilograms of Enayat Farms brand raw pistachio kernels, Lot No. 5009, have been impacted.

Sources:

  • Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA)
  • Health Canada