The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has issued a public warning and recall for pistachios sold in Saskatchewan. The action was taken due to potential contamination with Salmonella bacteria, posing a serious health risk to consumers.
Details of the Food Safety Recall
The recall was officially announced on December 3, 2025. While specific brand names and product codes were not detailed in the initial alert, the CFIA's investigation is ongoing. The agency, headquartered in Ottawa, is leading the effort to remove the affected products from store shelves and distribution channels. This recall is specific to pistachios available within the province of Saskatchewan.
Understanding the Salmonella Risk
Salmonella is a type of bacteria that can cause foodborne illness. Contaminated food often looks, smells, and tastes normal. Infection, known as salmonellosis, can lead to serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, the elderly, and individuals with weakened immune systems.
Healthy individuals may experience short-term symptoms such as fever, headache, vomiting, nausea, abdominal cramps, and diarrhea. Long-term complications can include severe arthritis. The CFIA advises consumers who have the recalled pistachios in their homes not to eat them.
What Consumers Should Do Next
The CFIA is urging residents of Saskatchewan to take immediate action. Consumers should check their pantries for any pistachio products. If you have the affected product, you should either throw it out or return it to the store where it was purchased.
The agency also notes that this food recall was triggered by test results which indicated the presence of the pathogen. The CFIA is conducting a food safety investigation, which may lead to further recalls. The public will be notified if other high-risk products are identified.
As of this reporting, no confirmed illnesses have been directly linked to this specific pistachio recall in Saskatchewan. However, the public is cautioned to remain vigilant. For the most current information on this and other food recalls, Canadians are advised to monitor the CFIA's official recall and safety alerts website regularly.
