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Pistachios and chocolate sold in Quebec sparked a salmonella outbreak with 39 cases so far

<img src="https://www.mtlblog.com/media-library/a-bar-of-dubai-chocolate.jpg?id=61434741&width=1200&height=600&coordinates=0%2C12%2C0%2C12"/><br/><br/><p>Another day, another <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/tag/food-recall" target="_blank">food recall</a> in Quebec...</p><p>If you've bought pistachios or pistachio-based treats lately, you might want to double-check your pantry.</p><p>The <a href="https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/public-health-notices/2025/outbreak-salmonella-infections-pistachios-related-products.html" target="_blank">Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC)</a> has issued a national health alert tied to an ongoing salmonella outbreak linked to pistachios and a <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/food-recall-dubai-chocolate-quebec" target="_blank">popular chocolate product sold in Quebec</a>. As of August 5, a total of 52 cases have been confirmed across Canada, including 39 in Quebec alone.</p><p>The contaminated products include both bulk and packaged pistachios, as well as the Dubai brand <em>kunafa & pistachio milk chocolate</em>, which was already under a <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/food-recall-dubai-chocolate-quebec" target="_blank">recall notice earlier this week</a>.</p><p>Here are the specific products affected:</p> <ul> <li> <strong>Habibi</strong> brand <em>Pistachio Kernel</em></li> <li> <strong>Al Mokhtar Food Centre</strong> brand <em>Pistachios</em></li> <li> <strong>Dubai</strong> brand <em>kunafa & pistachio milk chocolate</em></li> </ul> <p>Some bakery items may also contain the recalled pistachios, so PHAC advises asking your bakery about ingredient sources before purchasing pistachio-based goods.</p><p>The impacted products were sold in Quebec and Ontario, and more recalls could follow as the investigation continues.</p><p><strong>What to do if you have these products</strong></p><p>Even if the food looks and smells fine, PHAC urges people not to eat any of the recalled items. You should:</p> <ul> <li> Throw out or return the products to the place of purchase</li> <li> Avoid cooking for others if you feel sick or were recently diagnosed with salmonella</li> <li> Contact a health professional if you develop symptoms</li> </ul> <p><strong>What are the symptoms of salmonella</strong></p><p>Illness usually starts 6 to 72 hours after exposure. Symptoms can include:</p> <ul> <li> Fever and chills</li> <li> Nausea and vomiting</li> <li> Diarrhea</li> <li> Stomach cramps</li> <li> Headaches</li> </ul> <p>Most people recover on their own within a week, but complications can occur, especially in young children, elderly individuals, pregnant people, and those with weakened immune systems.</p><p>So far, 9 people have been hospitalized, and no deaths have been reported. PHAC says the majority of infected individuals are women between the ages of 2 and 89.</p><p>You can find the full list of recalled products and batch numbers in PHAC's public health notice<a href="https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/public-health-notices/2025/outbreak-salmonella-infections-pistachios-related-products.html" target="_blank"> here</a>.</p><p><em>Love this? Check out our <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/notices/" target="_blank">MTL Blog noticeboard</a> for details on jobs, benefits, travel info and more!</em></p><p><em>AI tools may have been used to support the creation or distribution of this content; however, it has been carefully edited and fact-checked by a member of MTL Blog's Editorial team. For more information on our use of AI, please visit our <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/editorial-standards" target="_blank">Editorial Standards page</a>.</em></p><span></span>