CFIA issues Class 2 recall of unbranded pistachios in Ontario over Salmonella

On Oct. 2, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency issued a Class 2 recall notification for certain unbranded pistachios distributed in Ontario due to possible Salmonella contamination, advising that the affected product not be used, sold, served or distributed. The recall, initiated by Eccolo Food Services Inc., applies to pistachios with no listed brand or UPC sold from June 17 up to and including July 25, 2025.

The recall is linked to an ongoing investigation into a foodborne illness outbreak. The notice was published Oct. 9 and identifies hotels, restaurants and institutions as the audience.

The affected product is listed as “Pistachios” with no brand name, variable sizes and no UPC. The listing covers sales from June 17 through July 25, 2025, with distribution in Ontario.

The alert is categorized as a Notification under Food — Nuts, grains, and seeds, and is classified as Class 2. The recall identification number is RA-78240 (CFIA ID 16797). The CFIA lists the recall date as Oct. 2 and the original published date as Oct. 9.

The notice directs readers to the CFIA’s Food Safety Investigation page for further details and related recall notifications and warnings.