Summary: Salmonella linked to pistachios has caused 166 illnesses across six provinces, with multiple serotypes, ongoing recalls, and CFIA actions including import bans and mandatory testing as the outbreak continues.
Updated 16 February 2026
- Outbreak strains of Salmonella have been found in both recalled pistachios and pistachio-containing products (many different brands).
- Outbreak includes:
- 166 laboratory-confirmed illnesses across six provinces.
- 25 hospitalizations, 0 deaths.
- Ages range from 1 to 95; majority of cases are female.
- Illnesses have occurred since early March 2025, the outbreak remains active with continued reporting.
- Multiple Salmonella serotypes are involved (e.g., S. Agona, S. Anatum, S. Havana, S. Mbandaka, etc.) which collectively point to environmental- and/or facility-level contamination.
- Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) responses include:
- Temporary ban on pistachio and pistachio product imports from Iran effective Sept. 27, 2025.
- Mandatory Salmonella testing for Iranian pistachios already in Canada before they can be sold.
- Extensive recall notices covering a growing number of pistachio products and items made with implicated pistachios continue on a weekly basis
