Public health notice: Outbreak of Salmonella infections linked to various brands of pistachios and pistachio-containing products

Recalled food

Recall warnings have been issued for various brands of pistachios and pistachio-containing products from brands:

• Habibi
• Al Mokhtar Food Centre
• Dubai

These products were distributed to:

• Ontario
• Quebec

Dubai brand pistachio & knafeh milk chocolate bars were also available to purchase online.

The recalled pistachios may have been used and sold in baked goods.

For more information on the recalled products, including all product names, descriptions and lot codes, please consult the CFIA's notices on the Recalls and Safety Alerts website.

Habibi brand Pistachio Kernel recalled due to Salmonella

Al Mokhtar Food Centre brand Pistachio recalled due to Salmonella

Dubai brand Pistachio & Knafeh Milk Chocolate recalled due to Salmonella

How to protect your health

Salmonellosis is a foodborne bacterial illness that can affect anyone exposed to a contaminated food product.

People who are infected with Salmonella bacteria can spread Salmonella to other people several days to several weeks after they have become infected, even if they don't have symptoms.

The following advice applies to individuals, as well as retailers, distributors and food service establishments such as grocery stores, pharmacies, bakeries and cafes across Canada:

• Check to see if you have the recalled products in your home or establishment by looking for the specific product name and size, UPC and codes in the recall alerts.
• Do not consume, serve, use, sell or distribute recalled products or any product made with them.
• 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.
• Do not cook food for other people if you've been diagnosed with a Salmonella infection or any other gastrointestinal illness.
• Contact your health care provider if you think you're experiencing symptoms of Salmonella.

Most people who become ill from a Salmonella infection will recover fully after a few days without treatment, but it can also cause severe illness and hospitalization.

Those at higher risk for serious illness include:

• older adults
• young children
• people who are pregnant
• people with weakened immune systems

Symptoms

Salmonellosis has a wide range of symptoms. You may not get sick at all. However, if you do get sick, symptoms usually start within 6 to 72 hours after exposure.

You may experience:

• chills
• a fever
• nausea
• diarrhea
• vomiting
• stomach cramps
• a sudden headache

Most symptoms end within 4 to 7 days.

While most people recover completely on their own, some people may have a more serious illness that:

• requires hospital care
• may lead to long-lasting health effects or death

Salmonellosis (Salmonella)

Food safety for vulnerable populations

Investigation summary

There are 52 laboratory-confirmed cases of Salmonella Havana and Salmonella Mbandaka illness linked to this outbreak in:

• British Columbia (3)
• Manitoba (1)
• Ontario (9)
• Quebec (39)

People became sick between early March and mid-July 2025. Of the cases reported, nine people have been hospitalized and there have been no deaths. People who became sick are between 2 and 89 years of age. The majority of sick individuals are female (75%).

Many people who became sick reported eating pistachios, and products containing pistachios, such as Dubai-style chocolate. The outbreak strains of Salmonella that made people sick were found in samples of the recalled Habibi brand pistachios. The investigation is ongoing and it is possible that additional sources may be identified.

More recent illnesses may continue to be reported because there is a period between when a person becomes sick and when the illness is reported to public health officials. It can take more than a month from the time someone gets sick, sees a doctor, gets tested, and has their results confirmed. For this outbreak, the illness reporting period is between 15 and 55 days after illness onset. 

This notice only includes laboratory-confirmed cases. The actual number of sick people in Canada is likely much higher. Many people have mild symptoms and don't go to the doctor, so they aren't tested. Researchers estimate that for each case of Salmonella reported to public health, there are 26 more cases that are not reported.

This outbreak may not be limited to the provinces with known illnesses. The recalled products were distributed to:

• Ontario
• Quebec

Dubai brand pistachio & knafeh milk chocolate bars were also available to purchase online.

For more details on distribution please consult CFIA's notices on the Recalls and Safety Alerts website.

Timeline of illnesses

Figure 1 shows when the people in this outbreak got sick. Outbreak investigators use this information to show when illnesses begin, when they peak, and when they trail off. Data is available for 52 cases.

Figure 1 - Text description

Table 1: Number of people confirmed to be infected with Salmonella Havana or Salmonella Mbandaka by week and month of symptom onset or earliest available date.

Week and month of symptom onset or earliest available date	Number of cases
March 2	1
March 9	0
March 16	0
March 23	0
March 30	1
April 6	0
April 13	0
April 20	3
April 27	3
May 4	4
May 11	3
May 18	9
May 25	4
June 1	6
June 8	1
June 15	2
June 22	3
June 29	6
July 6	5
July 13	1
July 20	0
July 27	0

Recalled food

Recall warnings have been issued for various brands of pistachios and pistachio-containing products from brands:

• Habibi
• Al Mokhtar Food Centre
• Dubai
• Andalos

These products were distributed to:

• Ontario
• Quebec
• New Brunswick

Dubai brand pistachio & knafeh milk chocolate bars and Andalos brand pastry products were also available to purchase online.

For more information on the recalled products, including all product names, descriptions, lot codes and specific distribution please consult the CFIA's notices on the Recalls and Safety Alerts website.

Habibi brand Pistachio Kernel recalled due to Salmonella

Al Mokhtar Food Centre brand Pistachio recalled due to Salmonella

Dubai brand Pistachio & Knafeh Milk Chocolate recalled due to Salmonella

Andalos brand pastry products recalled due to Salmonella

How to protect your health

Salmonellosis is a foodborne bacterial illness that can affect anyone exposed to a contaminated food product.

People who are infected with Salmonella bacteria can spread Salmonella to other people several days to several weeks after they have become infected, even if they don't have symptoms.

The following advice applies to individuals, as well as retailers, distributors and food service establishments such as grocery stores, pharmacies, bakeries and cafes across Canada:

• Check to see if you have the recalled products in your home or establishment by looking for the specific product name and size, UPC and codes in the recall alerts.
• Do not consume, serve, use, sell or distribute recalled products or any product made with them.
• 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.
• Do not cook food for other people if you've been diagnosed with a Salmonella infection or any other gastrointestinal illness.
• Contact your health care provider if you think you're experiencing symptoms of Salmonella.

Most people who become ill from a Salmonella infection will recover fully after a few days without treatment, but it can also cause severe illness and hospitalization.

Those at higher risk for serious illness include:

• older adults
• young children
• people who are pregnant
• people with weakened immune systems

Symptoms

Salmonellosis has a wide range of symptoms. You may not get sick at all. However, if you do get sick, symptoms usually start within 6 to 72 hours after exposure.

You may experience:

• chills
• a fever
• nausea
• diarrhea
• vomiting
• stomach cramps
• a sudden headache

Most symptoms end within 4 to 7 days.

While most people recover completely on their own, some people may have a more serious illness that:

• requires hospital care
• may lead to long-lasting health effects or death

Salmonellosis (Salmonella)

Food safety for vulnerable populations

Investigation summary

There are 52 laboratory-confirmed cases of Salmonella Havana and Salmonella Mbandaka illness linked to this outbreak in:

• British Columbia (3)
• Manitoba (1)
• Ontario (9)
• Quebec (39)

People became sick between early March and mid-July 2025. Of the cases reported, ten people have been hospitalized and there have been no deaths. People who became sick are between 2 and 89 years of age. The majority of sick individuals are female (75%).

Many people who became sick reported eating pistachios, and products containing pistachios, such as Dubai-style chocolate and pastry products. The outbreak strains of Salmonella that made people sick were found in samples of the recalled Habibi brand pistachios. The investigation is ongoing and it is possible that additional sources may be identified.

More recent illnesses may continue to be reported because there is a period between when a person becomes sick and when the illness is reported to public health officials. It can take more than a month from the time someone gets sick, sees a doctor, gets tested, and has their results confirmed. For this outbreak, the illness reporting period is between 15 and 55 days after illness onset. 

This notice only includes laboratory-confirmed cases. The actual number of sick people in Canada is likely much higher. Many people have mild symptoms and don't go to the doctor, so they aren't tested. Researchers estimate that for each case of Salmonella reported to public health, there are 26 more cases that are not reported.

This outbreak may not be limited to the provinces with known illnesses. The recalled products were distributed to:

• Ontario
• Quebec
• New Brunswick

Dubai brand pistachio & knafeh milk chocolate bars and Andalos brand pastry products were also available to purchase online.

For more details on distribution please consult CFIA's notices on the Recalls and Safety Alerts website.

Timeline of illnesses

Figure 1 shows when the people in this outbreak got sick. Outbreak investigators use this information to show when illnesses begin, when they peak, and when they trail off. Data is available for 52 cases.

Figure 1 - Text description

Table 1: Number of people confirmed to be infected with Salmonella Havana or Salmonella Mbandaka by week and month of symptom onset or earliest available date.

Week and month of symptom onset or earliest available date	Number of cases
March 2	1
March 9	0
March 16	0
March 23	0
March 30	1
April 6	0
April 13	0
April 20	3
April 27	3
May 4	4
May 11	3
May 18	9
May 25	4
June 1	6
June 8	1
June 15	2
June 22	3
June 29	6
July 6	5
July 13	1
July 20	0
July 27	0

Recalled food

Recalls have been published for pistachios and pistachio-containing products from brands:

• Habibi
• Al Mokhtar Food Centre
• Dubai
• Andalos
• Chocolats Favoris
• Chocofolie
• Chocolato
• Vincent Sélection

These products were distributed to:

• British Columbia
• New Brunswick
• Ontario
• Quebec

Some of the products were also available to purchase online.

For more information on the recalled products, including all product names, descriptions, lot codes and specific distribution please consult the CFIA's notices on the Recalls and Safety Alerts website.

How to protect your health

Salmonellosis is a foodborne bacterial illness that can affect anyone exposed to a contaminated food product.

People who are infected with Salmonella bacteria can spread Salmonella to other people several days to several weeks after they have become infected, even if they don't have symptoms.

The following advice applies to individuals, as well as retailers, distributors and food service establishments such as grocery stores, pharmacies, bakeries and cafes across Canada:

• Check to see if you have the recalled products in your home or establishment by looking for the specific product name and size, UPC and codes in the recall alerts.
• Do not consume, serve, use, sell or distribute recalled products or any product made with them.
• 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.
• Do not cook food for other people if you've been diagnosed with a Salmonella infection or any other gastrointestinal illness.
• Contact your health care provider if you think you're experiencing symptoms of Salmonella.

Most people who become ill from a Salmonella infection will recover fully after a few days without treatment, but it can also cause severe illness and hospitalization.

Those at higher risk for serious illness include:

• older adults
• young children
• people who are pregnant
• people with weakened immune systems

Symptoms

Salmonellosis has a wide range of symptoms. You may not get sick at all. However, if you do get sick, symptoms usually start within 6 to 72 hours after exposure.

You may experience:

• chills
• a fever
• nausea
• diarrhea
• vomiting
• stomach cramps
• a sudden headache

Most symptoms end within 4 to 7 days.

While most people recover completely on their own, some people may have a more serious illness that:

• requires hospital care
• may lead to long-lasting health effects or death

Salmonellosis (Salmonella)

Food safety for vulnerable populations

Investigation summary

There are 62 laboratory-confirmed cases of Salmonella Havana, Salmonella Mbandaka, and Salmonella Meleagridis illness linked to this outbreak in:

• British Columbia (5)
• Manitoba (1)
• Ontario (11)
• Quebec (45)

People became sick between early March and early August 2025. Of the cases reported, ten people have been hospitalized and there have been no deaths. People who became sick are between 2 and 89 years of age. The majority of sick individuals are female (76%).

Many people who became sick reported eating pistachios, and products containing pistachios, such as Dubai-style chocolate and pastry products. The outbreak strains of Salmonella that made people sick were found in samples of the recalled Habibi brand pistachios and samples of the recalled Dubai brand Pistachio & Knafeh Milk Chocolate. The investigation is ongoing and it is possible that additional sources may be identified.

More recent illnesses may continue to be reported because there is a period between when a person becomes sick and when the illness is reported to public health officials. It can take more than a month from the time someone gets sick, sees a doctor, gets tested, and has their results confirmed. For this outbreak, the illness reporting period is between 15 and 55 days after illness onset. 

This notice only includes laboratory-confirmed cases. The actual number of sick people in Canada is likely much higher. Many people have mild symptoms and don't go to the doctor, so they aren't tested. Researchers estimate that for each case of Salmonella reported to public health, there are 26 more cases that are not reported.

Timeline of illnesses

Figure 1 shows when the people in this outbreak got sick. Outbreak investigators use this information to show when illnesses begin, when they peak, and when they trail off. Data is available for 62 cases.

Figure 1 - Text description

Table 1: Number of people confirmed to be infected with Salmonella Havana, Salmonella Mbandaka, or Salmonella Meleagridis by week and month of symptom onset or earliest available date.

Week and month of symptom onset or earliest available date	Number of cases
February 23	0
March 2	1
March 9	0
March 16	0
March 23	0
March 30	1
April 6	0
April 13	0
April 20	3
April 27	4
May 4	2
May 11	3
May 18	9
May 25	4
June 1	7
June 8	1
June 15	2
June 22	6
June 29	7
July 6	6
July 13	2
July 20	0
July 27	2
August 3	2
August 10	0

Recalled food

Recalls have been published for pistachios and pistachio-containing products from various brands. Refer to the CFIA's Food Safety Investigation page for the full list of recalled products.

For the latest information on all recalls, refer to the Recalls and safety alerts website.

How to protect your health

Salmonellosis is a foodborne bacterial illness that can affect anyone exposed to a contaminated food product.

People who are infected with Salmonella bacteria can spread Salmonella to other people several days to several weeks after they have become infected, even if they don't have symptoms.

The following advice applies to individuals, as well as retailers, distributors and food service establishments such as grocery stores, pharmacies, bakeries and cafes across Canada:

• Check to see if you have the recalled products in your home or establishment by looking for the specific product name and size, UPC and codes in the recall alerts.
• Do not consume, serve, use, sell or distribute recalled products or any product made with them.
• 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.
• Do not cook food for other people if you've been diagnosed with a Salmonella infection or any other gastrointestinal illness.
• Contact your health care provider if you think you're experiencing symptoms of Salmonella.

Most people who become ill from a Salmonella infection will recover fully after a few days without treatment, but it can also cause severe illness and hospitalization.

Those at higher risk for serious illness include:

• older adults
• young children
• people who are pregnant
• people with weakened immune systems

Symptoms

Salmonellosis has a wide range of symptoms. You may not get sick at all. However, if you do get sick, symptoms usually start within 6 to 72 hours after exposure.

You may experience:

• chills
• a fever
• nausea
• diarrhea
• vomiting
• stomach cramps
• a sudden headache

Most symptoms end within 4 to 7 days.

While most people recover completely on their own, some people may have a more serious illness that:

• requires hospital care
• may lead to long-lasting health effects or death

Salmonellosis (Salmonella)

Food safety for vulnerable populations

Investigation summary

There are 62 laboratory-confirmed cases of Salmonella Havana, Salmonella Mbandaka, and Salmonella Meleagridis illness linked to this outbreak in:

• British Columbia (5)
• Manitoba (1)
• Ontario (11)
• Quebec (45)

People became sick between early March and early August 2025. Of the cases reported, ten people have been hospitalized and there have been no deaths. People who became sick are between 2 and 89 years of age. The majority of sick individuals are female (76%).

Many people who became sick reported eating pistachios, and products containing pistachios, such as Dubai-style chocolate and pastry products. The outbreak strains of Salmonella that made people sick were found in samples of the recalled Habibi brand pistachios and samples of the recalled Dubai brand Pistachio & Knafeh Milk Chocolate. The investigation is ongoing and it is possible that additional sources may be identified.

More recent illnesses may continue to be reported because there is a period between when a person becomes sick and when the illness is reported to public health officials. It can take more than a month from the time someone gets sick, sees a doctor, gets tested, and has their results confirmed. For this outbreak, the illness reporting period is between 15 and 55 days after illness onset.

This notice only includes laboratory-confirmed cases. The actual number of sick people in Canada is likely much higher. Many people have mild symptoms and don't go to the doctor, so they aren't tested. Researchers estimate that for each case of Salmonella reported to public health, there are 26 more cases that are not reported.

Timeline of illnesses

Figure 1: Number of people infected with Salmonella Havana, Salmonella Mbandaka, Salmonella Meleagridis, Salmonella Tennessee

Figure 1 - Text description

Table 1: Number of people confirmed to be infected with Salmonella Havana, Salmonella Mbandaka, Salmonella Meleagridis or Salmonella Tennessee by week and month of symptom onset or earliest available date.

Week and month of symptom onset or earliest available date	Number of cases
February 23	0
March 2	1
March 9	0
March 16	0
March 23	0
March 30	1
April 6	0
April 13	0
April 20	3
April 27	4
May 4	2
May 11	3
May 18	9
May 25	4
June 1	7
June 8	1
June 15	2
June 22	6
June 29	7
July 6	6
July 13	2
July 20	0
July 27	2
August 3	2
August 10	0

Recalled food

Recalls have been published for pistachios and pistachio-containing products from various brands. Refer to the CFIA's Food Safety Investigation page for the full list of recalled products.

For the latest information on all recalls, refer to the Recalls and safety alerts website.

How to protect your health

Salmonellosis is a foodborne bacterial illness that can affect anyone exposed to a contaminated food product.

People who are infected with Salmonella bacteria can spread Salmonella to other people several days to several weeks after they have become infected, even if they don't have symptoms.

The following advice applies to individuals, as well as retailers, distributors and food service establishments such as grocery stores, pharmacies, bakeries and cafes across Canada:

• Check to see if you have the recalled products in your home or establishment by looking for the specific product name and size, UPC and codes in the recall alerts.
• Do not consume, serve, use, sell or distribute recalled products or any product made with them.
• 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.
• Do not cook food for other people if you've been diagnosed with a Salmonella infection or any other gastrointestinal illness.
• Contact your health care provider if you think you're experiencing symptoms of Salmonella.

Most people who become ill from a Salmonella infection will recover fully after a few days without treatment, but it can also cause severe illness and hospitalization.

Those at higher risk for serious illness include:

• older adults
• young children
• people who are pregnant
• people with weakened immune systems

Symptoms

Salmonellosis has a wide range of symptoms. You may not get sick at all. However, if you do get sick, symptoms usually start within 6 to 72 hours after exposure.

You may experience:

• chills
• a fever
• nausea
• diarrhea
• vomiting
• stomach cramps
• a sudden headache

Most symptoms end within 4 to 7 days.

While most people recover completely on their own, some people may have a more serious illness that:

• requires hospital care
• may lead to long-lasting health effects or death

Salmonellosis (Salmonella)

Food safety for vulnerable populations

Investigation summary

There are 79 laboratory-confirmed cases of Salmonella Havana, Salmonella Mbandaka, Salmonella Meleagridis and Salmonella Tennessee illness linked to this outbreak in:

• British Columbia (5)
• Manitoba (1)
• Ontario (17)
• Quebec (55)
• New Brunswick (1)

People became sick between early March and mid-August 2025. Of the cases reported, 11 people have been hospitalized and there have been no deaths. People who became sick are between 2 and 89 years of age. The majority of sick individuals are female (78%).

Many people who became sick reported eating pistachios, and products containing pistachios, such as Dubai-style chocolate and pastry products. The outbreak strains of Salmonella that made people sick were found in samples of the recalled Habibi brand pistachios and samples of the recalled Dubai brand Pistachio & Knafeh Milk Chocolate. The investigation is ongoing and it is possible that additional sources may be identified.

More recent illnesses may continue to be reported because there is a period between when a person becomes sick and when the illness is reported to public health officials. It can take more than a month from the time someone gets sick, sees a doctor, gets tested, and has their results confirmed. For this outbreak, the illness reporting period is between 15 and 99 days after illness onset.

This notice only includes laboratory-confirmed cases. The actual number of sick people in Canada is likely much higher. Many people have mild symptoms and don't go to the doctor, so they aren't tested. Researchers estimate that for each case of Salmonella reported to public health, there are 26 more cases that are not reported.

Timeline of illnesses

Figure 1: Number of people infected with Salmonella Havana, Salmonella Mbandaka, Salmonella Meleagridis, Salmonella Tennessee

Figure 1 - Text description

Table 1: Number of people confirmed to be infected with Salmonella Havana, Salmonella Mbandaka, Salmonella Meleagridis or Salmonella Tennessee by week and month of symptom onset or earliest available date.

Week and month of symptom onset or earliest available date	Number of cases
February 23	0
March 2	1
March 9	0
March 16	0
March 23	0
March 30	1
April 6	0
April 13	0
April 20	4
April 27	4
May 4	2
May 11	3
May 18	10
May 25	4
June 1	8
June 8	1
June 15	4
June 22	7
June 29	6
July 6	7
July 13	4
July 20	3
July 27	2
August 3	3
August 10	4
August 17	1
August 24	0