CFIA recalls Al Kanater Halawa with Pistachio due to possible Salmonella contamination

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) issued a food recall warning on Feb. 7, 2026, for Al Kanater brand Halawa with Pistachio because of possible Salmonella contamination. CFIA said the product was distributed nationally.

Residents who may have bought this product are being asked to check their cupboards for the listed UPC and code details, because food contaminated with Salmonella may not look or smell spoiled but can still cause illness.

The recalled product is Al Kanater Halawa with Pistachio sold in a 450 g package. The UPC is 6 92551 00006 8. The codes are: Best before 2027 MR 12; Lot: H51203.

People should not consume, use, sell, serve or distribute the recalled product. Recalled products should be thrown out or returned to the location where they were purchased.

CFIA said 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.

CFIA said healthy people may experience short-term symptoms such as fever, headache, vomiting, nausea, abdominal cramps and diarrhea. Long-term complications may include severe arthritis.

CFIA said the recall was triggered by test results, and that no illnesses have been reported in connection with the product.

CFIA is conducting a food safety investigation that may lead to the recall of other products. The agency said it is also verifying that industry is removing recalled products from the marketplace.

The recall is listed as a Class 2 recall under identification number RA-81577. The recalling firm is Phoenicia Group Inc.