The Public Health Agency of Canada reported that the Salmonella outbreak linked to contaminated pistachios and pistachio-containing products is over, but the public should still avoid pistachios from Iran. The outbreak began in March 2025 and lasted more than a year, with the final reported illnesses in May 2026. In total, there were 200 laboratory-confirmed cases linked to this outbreak in: British Columbia (16), Alberta (9), Manitoba (3), Ontario (79), Quebec (91), and New Brunswick (2). Patients became ill with multiple types of Salmonella. The outbreak caused Salmonella infections in six provinces, with the most in Quebec and Ontario. The Public Health Agency of Canada says 26 people were hospitalized and there were no reported deaths. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency continues to ban imports of pistachios and pistachio-containing products from Iran, which was identified as the source of the Salmonella contamination. Investigation findings identified pistachios from Iran and products made with pistachios from Iran as the source of the outbreak. Numerous recalls were issued during the investigation for pistachios and pistachio-containing products from various brands by the CFIA and Quebec through the Ministère de l'Agriculture, des Pêcheries et de l'Alimentation. The CFIA has imposed temporary import restrictions on pistachios from Iran that remain in effect. People in Canada are advised to continue to consider alternatives to pistachios from Iran and products made with pistachios from Iran, due to possible Salmonella contamination. People became sick between early March 2025 and mid-May 2026. Many people who became sick reported eating pistachios and products containing pistachios, such as Dubai-style chocolate, pastry products (including baklava, knafeh and cake), nut mixes, ice cream and items made with pistachio cream (including pizza and sandwiches). The outbreak appears to be over, and the outbreak investigation has been closed. @ https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/public-health-notices/2025/outbreak-salmonella-infections-pistachios-related-products.html
