Various pistachios and pistachio-containing products recalled due to Salmonella
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Summary
Product
Pistachios and pistachio-containing products
Issue
Food - Microbial contamination - Salmonella
What to do
Do not consume, use, sell, serve or distribute recalled products
Distribution
Ontario
Affected products
| Brand | Product | Size | UPC | Codes | Additional Information |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| None | Chopped Pistachio (Baklava) - Coarse | 20 L | None | Sold from January 29, 2026 up to and including February 16, 2026 | Distribution: Ontario. Sold to retail. |
| None | Chopped Pistachio (Baklava) - Regular | 20 L | None | Sold from January 29, 2026 up to and including February 16, 2026 | Distribution: Ontario. Sold to retail. |
| None | Chopped Pistachio (Baklava) - Fine | 20 L | None | Sold from January 29, 2026 up to and including February 16, 2026 | Distribution: Ontario. Sold to retail. |
| None | Chopped Pistachio (Kunafa) - Coarse | 20 L | None | Sold from January 29, 2026 up to and including February 16, 2026 | Distribution: Ontario. Sold to retail. |
| None | Chopped Pistachio (Kunafa) - Regular | 20 L | None | Sold from January 29, 2026 up to and including February 16, 2026 | Distribution: Ontario. Sold to retail. |
| None | Chopped Pistachio (Kunafa) - Fine | 20 L | None | Sold from January 29, 2026 up to and including February 16, 2026 | Distribution: Ontario. Sold to retail. |
| None | Pistachio Powder (No Colour) | 20 L | None | Sold from January 29, 2026 up to and including February 16, 2026 | Distribution: Ontario. Sold to retail. |
| None | Pistachio Paste | 20 L | None | Sold from January 29, 2026 up to and including February 16, 2026 | Distribution: Ontario. Sold to retail. |
| None | Dubai Chocolate Bar | Variable (Clerk-served) | None | Sold from January 29, 2026 up to and including February 16, 2026 | Sold at the following Kunafa's locations in Ontario: (1) 145 Kingston Rd. E, Unit 14, Ajax; (2) 3058 Hurontario St., Mississauga; (3) 879 Wellington St. S, London; (4) 1801 Lawrence Ave. E, Scarborough |
| None | Dubai Brownie | Variable (Clerk-served) | None | Sold from January 29, 2026 up to and including February 16, 2026 | Sold at the following Kunafa's locations in Ontario: (1) 145 Kingston Rd. E, Unit 14, Ajax; (2) 3058 Hurontario St., Mississauga; (3) 879 Wellington St. S, London; (4) 1801 Lawrence Ave. E, Scarborough |
| None | Dubai Chewy Cookie | Variable (Clerk-served) | None | Sold from January 29, 2026 up to and including February 16, 2026 | Sold at the following Kunafa's locations in Ontario: (1) 145 Kingston Rd. E, Unit 14, Ajax; (2) 3058 Hurontario St., Mississauga; (3) 879 Wellington St. S, London; (4) 1801 Lawrence Ave. E, Scarborough |
| None | Dubai Chewy Bar | Variable (Clerk-served) | None | Sold from January 29, 2026 up to and including February 16, 2026 | Sold at the following Kunafa's locations in Ontario: (1) 145 Kingston Rd. E, Unit 14, Ajax; (2) 3058 Hurontario St., Mississauga; (3) 879 Wellington St. S, London; (4) 1801 Lawrence Ave. E, Scarborough |
| None | Lightly Roasted Pistachios | 10 kg | None | Sold from January 29, 2026 up to and including February 16, 2026 | Distribution: Ontario. Sold to retail. |
| None | Kunafa Roll with Pistachio Garnish | Variable (Clerk-served) | None | Sold from January 29, 2026 up to and including February 16, 2026 | Sold at the following Kunafa's locations in Ontario: (1) 145 Kingston Rd. E, Unit 14, Ajax; (2) 3058 Hurontario St., Mississauga; (3) 879 Wellington St. S, London; (4) 1801 Lawrence Ave. E, Scarborough |
| None | Pistachio Baklava | Variable (Clerk-served) | None | Sold from January 29, 2026 up to and including February 16, 2026 | Sold at the following Kunafa's locations in Ontario: (1) 145 Kingston Rd. E, Unit 14, Ajax; (2) 3058 Hurontario St., Mississauga; (3) 879 Wellington St. S, London; (4) 1801 Lawrence Ave. E, Scarborough |
| None | Pistachio Circle | Variable (Clerk-served) | None | Sold from January 29, 2026 up to and including February 16, 2026 | Sold at the following Kunafa's locations in Ontario: (1) 145 Kingston Rd. E, Unit 14, Ajax; (2) 3058 Hurontario St., Mississauga; (3) 879 Wellington St. S, London; (4) 1801 Lawrence Ave. E, Scarborough |
| None | Dubai Warbat | Variable (Clerk-served) | None | Sold from January 29, 2026 up to and including February 16, 2026 | Sold at the following Kunafa's locations in Ontario: (1) 145 Kingston Rd. E, Unit 14, Ajax; (2) 3058 Hurontario St., Mississauga; (3) 879 Wellington St. S, London; (4) 1801 Lawrence Ave. E, Scarborough |
| None | Baklava Cups | Variable (Clerk-served) | None | Sold from January 29, 2026 up to and including March 30, 2026 | Sold at Kunafa's, 145 Kingston Rd. E, Unit 14, Ajax, ON |
| None | Green Pistachio Roll | Variable (Clerk-served) | None | Sold from January 29, 2026 up to and including February 16, 2026 | Sold at the following Kunafa's locations in Ontario: (1) 145 Kingston Rd. E, Unit 14, Ajax; (2) 3058 Hurontario St., Mississauga; (3) 879 Wellington St. S, London; (4) 1801 Lawrence Ave. E, Scarborough |
| None | Dubai Chocolate Basbousa | Variable (Clerk-served) | None | Sold from January 29, 2026 up to and including February 16, 2026 | Sold at the following Kunafa's locations in Ontario: (1) 145 Kingston Rd. E, Unit 14, Ajax; (2) 3058 Hurontario St., Mississauga; (3) 879 Wellington St. S, London; (4) 1801 Lawrence Ave. E, Scarborough |
| None | Pistachio Truffle | Variable (Clerk-served) | None | Sold from January 29, 2026 up to and including February 16, 2026 | Sold at the following Kunafa's locations in Ontario: (1) 145 Kingston Rd. E, Unit 14, Ajax; (2) 3058 Hurontario St., Mississauga; (3) 879 Wellington St. S, London; (4) 1801 Lawrence Ave. E, Scarborough |
| None | Aish Al Bulbul (Bird's Nest) | Variable (Clerk-served) | None | Sold from January 29, 2026 up to and including March 30, 2026 | Sold at Kunafa's, 145 Kingston Rd. E, Unit 14, Ajax, ON |
| None | Chewy Cookies with Pistachio | Variable (Clerk-served) | None | Sold from January 29, 2026 up to and including February 16, 2026 | Sold at the following Kunafa's locations in Ontario: (1) 145 Kingston Rd. E, Unit 14, Ajax; (2) 3058 Hurontario St., Mississauga; (3) 879 Wellington St. S, London; (4) 1801 Lawrence Ave. E, Scarborough |
| None | Dubai Milk Chocolate Bar | Variable (Clerk-served) | None | Sold from January 29, 2026 up to and including February 16, 2026 | Sold at the following Kunafa's locations in Ontario: (1) 145 Kingston Rd. E, Unit 14, Ajax; (2) 3058 Hurontario St., Mississauga; (3) 879 Wellington St. S, London; (4) 1801 Lawrence Ave. E, Scarborough |
| None | Dubai Dark Chocolate Bar | Variable (Clerk-served) | None | Sold from January 29, 2026 up to and including February 16, 2026 | Sold at the following Kunafa's locations in Ontario: (1) 145 Kingston Rd. E, Unit 14, Ajax; (2) 3058 Hurontario St., Mississauga; (3) 879 Wellington St. S, London; (4) 1801 Lawrence Ave. E, Scarborough |
| None | Dubai Chocolate Brownie | Variable (Clerk-served) | None | Sold from January 29, 2026 up to and including February 16, 2026 | Sold at the following Kunafa's locations in Ontario: (1) 145 Kingston Rd. E, Unit 14, Ajax; (2) 3058 Hurontario St., Mississauga; (3) 879 Wellington St. S, London; (4) 1801 Lawrence Ave. E, Scarborough |
| None | Kunafa Roll with Pistachio | Variable (Clerk-served) | None | Sold from January 29, 2026 up to and including February 16, 2026 | Sold at the following Kunafa's locations in Ontario: (1) 145 Kingston Rd. E, Unit 14, Ajax; (2) 3058 Hurontario St., Mississauga; (3) 879 Wellington St. S, London; (4) 1801 Lawrence Ave. E, Scarborough |
| None | Pistachio Kunafa | Variable (Clerk-served) | None | Sold from January 29, 2026 up to and including February 16, 2026 | Sold at the following Kunafa's locations in Ontario: (1) 145 Kingston Rd. E, Unit 14, Ajax; (2) 3058 Hurontario St., Mississauga; (3) 879 Wellington St. S, London; (4) 1801 Lawrence Ave. E, Scarborough |
Issue
The affected products are being recalled from the marketplace due to possible Salmonella contamination.
What you should do
- If you think you became sick from consuming a recalled product, contact your healthcare provider
- Check to see if you have recalled products
- Do not consume, serve, use, sell, or distribute recalled products
- Recalled products should be thrown out or returned to the location where they were purchased
Food contaminated with Salmonella may not look or smell spoiled but can still make you sick. Young children, pregnant women, the elderly and people with weakened immune systems may contract serious and sometimes deadly infections. Healthy people may experience short-term symptoms such as fever, headache, vomiting, nausea, abdominal cramps and diarrhea. Long-term complications may include severe arthritis.
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Additional information
Background
This recall was triggered by test results.
There have been reported illnesses that may be associated with the consumption of these products.
What is being done
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is conducting a food safety investigation, which may lead to the recall of other products.
The CFIA is verifying that industry is removing recalled products from the marketplace.
Details
Original published date:
Alert / recall type
Food recall warning
Category
Food - Candy, confectionary, snacks and sweeteners
Food - Nuts, grains, and seeds
Companies
Recalling firm: Kunafa's Inc.
Published by
Canadian Food Inspection Agency
Audience
General public
Retail
Distribution
Ontario
Recall class
Class 2
Identification number
RA-81920
Canadian Food Inspection Agency
ID
17337
Media and public enquiries
Public enquiries
Telephone: 1-613-773-2342 (local or international)
Email: information@inspection.gc.ca
Media relations
Telephone: 613-773-6600
Email: cfia.media.acia@inspection.gc.ca
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