Canada expands pistachio recall due to salmonella risk

Canada has widened its recall of pistachio-containing products, including certain Andalos brand pastries like baklava, due to potential salmonella contamination. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is urging consumers to check their purchases for affected items.

Several brands of pistachio-based products, including a popular chocolate item, are being recalled due to a salmonella outbreak linked to nine hospitalizations in Canada. Health officials are urging consumers to check their pantries for affected products.

A chocolate product from a Dubai-based brand has been pulled from Canadian shelves after the Canadian Food Inspection Agency flagged a possible salmonella contamination, urging consumers to avoid it.