A salmonella outbreak connected to various brands of pistachios and pistachio-containing products has led to 11 hospitalizations and 79 illnesses reported across Canada.
Various recall notices for pistachio products have been issued by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency over the past couple months due to possible salmonella contamination. The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) says it is carrying out an ongoing investigation into the outbreak.
According to the PHAC, 55 cases of illnesses related to salmonella from pistachio products have been in Quebec, while 17 have been in Ontario, five in British Columbia, one in Manitoba, and one in New Brunswick.
There have been 11 hospitalizations reported to be linked to the outbreak and no deaths as of the agency’s latest public health notice on Sept. 15….