Various Pistachios and Pistachio-Containing Products Recalled Due to Salmonella
Summary
Health Canada issued a food recall warning on April 21, 2026 for 27 pistachio and pistachio-containing products due to potential Salmonella contamination. The recalled products were manufactured and sold by Kunafa's at four Ontario locations (Ajax, Mississauga, London, Scarborough) and to retail outlets, with sale dates ranging from January 29, 2026 through March 30, 2026. Consumers in Ontario who purchased these products are advised not to consume, use, sell, serve, or distribute them.
“Do not consume, use, sell, serve or distribute recalled products”
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Health Canada has issued a food recall warning for 27 pistachio and pistachio-containing products manufactured and sold by Kunafa's due to microbial contamination with Salmonella. The affected products include chopped pistachios in various forms (baklava, kunafa, powder, paste), Dubai chocolate bars and brownies, cookies, rolls, baklava cups, and truffles, all sold between January 29 and March 30, 2026.
Consumers who have purchased these products should not consume them and should discard or return the products to the place of purchase. Retailers and distributors in Ontario should cease selling the affected products immediately. The recall affects products distributed throughout Ontario at both retail locations and at four specific Kunafa's storefronts.
What to do next
- Do not consume, use, sell, serve or distribute recalled products
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Food recall warning
Various pistachios and pistachio-containing products recalled due to Salmonella
Last updated
2026-04-21
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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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:
2026-04-21
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
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