Pistachios recalled due to Salmonella

Canada

Several companies, including Pegah and Vicinity Mart, have issued a recall for various pistachio products due to potential Salmonella contamination. The affected products were distributed online in Canada and in retail locations across Alberta and British Columbia.

AFFECTED PRODUCTS:

PRODUCT: None - Pistachio In-Shell Lime & Saffron (no label applied)
- Size: Variable
- UPC: None
- Codes: Sold from September 5 to 19, 2025 (inclusive)
- Additional Information: Distributed by Kowsar Holding Ltd., 938 Nelson St., Vancouver, BC

PRODUCT: None - Persian Style Pistachio with Saffron
- Size: Variable
- UPC: None
- Codes: PLU #7081, Sold from August 28 to October 11, 2025 (inclusive)
- Additional Information: Sold at Lena Market, 2344 W 4th Ave, Vancouver, BC

PRODUCT: None - Persian Style Pistachio with Saffron
- Size: Variable
- UPC: None
- Codes: PLU #7080, Sold from August 28 to October 11, 2025 (inclusive)
- Additional Information: Sold at Aria Market, 837 Bidwell Street, Vancouver, BC

PRODUCT: None - Roasted Salted Pistachios
- Size: Sold in bulk
- UPC: None
- Codes: Sold from August 26 to October 11, 2025 (inclusive)
- Additional Information: Sold at Dizin Inc., 3141 5 Ave NE, Calgary, AB

PRODUCT: None - Roasted Pistachios with Saffron Lime
- Size: Sold in bulk
- UPC: None
- Codes: Sold from August 26 to October 11, 2025 (inclusive)
- Additional Information: Sold at Dizin Inc., 3141 5 Ave NE, Calgary, AB

PRODUCT: Pegah - Salted Pistachio
- Size: 1 LB
- UPC: 0 827372 007358
- Codes: Lot#2725 and Lot#2925
- Additional Information: Distribution: British Columbia

PRODUCT: Pegah - Saffron Lemon Pistachio
- Size: 1 LB
- UPC: 0 827372 007365
- Codes: Lot#1825
- Additional Information: Distribution: British Columbia

PRODUCT: Vicinity Mart - “Saffron Roasted Pistachioes”
- Size: 1 LB
- UPC: 0 06741 00015 6
- Codes: BB: 1-26-2026
- Additional Information: Distribution: British Columbia and Online

PRODUCT: None - Lime Saffron Roasted Pistachio
- Size: 1 LB
- UPC: 4055528825
- Codes: Exp: 26-Feb-2026
- Additional Information: Sold at Shiraz Farm Market (405-552 Clarke Road, Coquitlam, BC) and Shiraz Farm Market (100-125 Nicola Ave, Coquitlam, BC)

PRODUCT: Afra Bakery & Market – Pistachio In-Shell Lime & Saffron (no name on label)
- Size: Approximately 300 g
- UPC: None
- Codes: Sold from August 27 to October 11, 2025
- Additional Information: Sold by Afra Bakery & Market, 1521 Pemberton Ave., North Vancouver, BC

The issue was identified during a food safety investigation by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency. The recall is classified as Class 2 and was initiated on October 20, 2025.

Source: recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/certain-pistachios-recalled-due-salmonella-1