Pistachio-laden pastries are being retracted due to salmonella contamination
In a significant development, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has issued a recall for Andalos brand pistachio baklava pastries due to concerns about Salmonella contamination linked to an ongoing outbreak. The recall covers pastries distributed in New Brunswick, Ontario, Quebec, and also sold online[1][3][5].
As of early August 2025, a total of 52 laboratory-confirmed cases of Salmonella infection have been reported in Canada related to this outbreak. These cases have affected people in Quebec (39), Ontario (9), British Columbia (3), and Manitoba (1). Among these cases, 10 people have been hospitalized, but there have been no deaths reported. Illnesses have occurred between early March and mid-July 2025, with affected individuals aged 2 to 89 years[2][4].
The contamination source is confirmed to be pistachios, including those in Andalos brand pastries and other pistachio-containing products like Habibi brand pistachios and Dubai brand chocolates[2][4]. The bakery in Montreal is one of the locations where the recalled products were sold[6].
The recall was triggered by an investigation into a foodborne illness outbreak linked to pistachios. The Public Health Agency of Canada expects more salmonella cases linked to this outbreak to be reported in the coming months[7].
Symptoms of salmonella may include fever, headache, vomiting, nausea, cramps, and diarrhea[8]. Severe and potentially deadly infections from salmonella are possible, particularly for children, pregnant people, the elderly, and people with weakened immune systems[9].
This outbreak is under ongoing investigation, and more cases or sources may be identified[4]. The recall is one of several related recalls involving pistachios over the last two weeks[10].
This report was first published on August 8, 2025, and is solely the responsibility of The Canadian Press (CP)[11]. It was written by Hannah Alberga[12].
References: 1. CFIA Recall Notice 2. Public Health Agency of Canada Outbreak Notice 3. CBC News Article 4. Global News Article 5. Toronto Star Article 6. Montreal Gazette Article 7. CBC News Update 8. Symptoms of Salmonella 9. Risk Factors for Severe Salmonella Infections 10. CBC News: Multiple Pistachio Recalls 11. CP News Standards and Practices 12. Hannah Alberga Biography
- The ongoing Salmonella outbreak in Canada linked to contaminated pistachios, as reported by Hannah Alberga for The Canadian Press, poses a significant health risk to individuals with weakened immune systems, children, pregnant people, and the elderly, due to the potential for severe or deadly infections.
- As part of a broader investigation into foodborne illness outbreaks, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has issued a recall for Andalos brand pistachio baklava pastries on concerns about Salmonella contamination, highlighting the importance of health and wellness in lifestyle choices, including food and drink.
- In the ongoing Salmonella outbreak investigation, it has been revealed that not only Andalos brand pastries, but also Habibi brand pistachios and Dubai brand chocolates have been affected, demonstrating that medical-conditions related to diet and food safety are integral components in health-and-wellness discussions.
