Outbreak of Salmonella infections linked to various brands of pistachio products
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has updated a recall on some pistachios and pistachio-containing products due to possible Salmonella contamination.
There has been a total of 105 illnesses thus far in six provinces. There have been 16 hospitalizations, and those impacted range in age from 2 to 95.
Recalls have been published for pistachios and pistachio-containing products from various brands, including some sold in this province.
For a list of recalled products click here.
Salmonellosis is a foodborne bacterial illness that can affect anyone exposed to a contaminated food product.
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