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A salmonella outbreak from imported pistachios sickened 166 in Canada, leading to a ban on Iranian imports and testing of past shipments.
A salmonella outbreak tied to pistachios and pistachio-containing products has sickened at least 166 people across six Canadian provinces as of January 15, 2026, with major clusters in Ontario and Quebec.
Twenty-five hospitalizations have been reported, and the outbreak, spanning March to December 2025, is linked to imported pistachios, prompting a temporary ban on Iranian imports and mandatory testing of prior shipments.
Health officials warn the true number of cases is likely higher, and contamination in processed foods complicates tracing.
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency advises avoiding Iranian pistachios and considering alternatives from the U.S. and Australia, which offer better traceability.
Two other salmonella outbreaks have been resolved.
Un brote de salmonela de los pistachos importados enfermó a 166 en Canadá, lo que llevó a una prohibición de las importaciones iraníes y a las pruebas de los envíos anteriores.