Pistachio Ice Cream Recall Ontario: Salmonella Brands and List

If you’ve picked up pistachios or pistachio ice cream in Ontario lately, you might be wondering whether your kitchen is safe. A widespread Salmonella outbreak linked to imported pistachios has triggered recalls across Canada, with Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) reporting 62 confirmed cases and 10 hospitalizations.

Confirmed cases: 62 · Hospitalizations: 10 · Provinces affected: 4 · Recall start date: July 16, 2025 · Recalled products: Habibi pistachios, Dubai brand pistachios, Emek Spread Pistachio Cacao Cream

Six key figures capture the outbreak’s scope and the response so far:

Which brand of pistachios was recalled?

Habibi brand pistachios

• Habibi brand pistachios were recalled after Salmonella was found in samples tested by CFIA (Canada’s food safety regulator).
• The pistachios implicated in the outbreak were imported from Iran, according to the CFIA investigation.

Dubai brand pistachios

• Dubai brand pistachios were also recalled as part of the same outbreak, listed on the CFIA consolidated recall page.

Wonderful pistachios recall status

• As of the latest CFIA recall list, Wonderful pistachios are not included in the current recall for Canada.
• Consumers should still verify against the official CFIA recall list, as updates can be added quickly.

The pattern: labeling errors and cross-border supply chains mean consumers must verify brands even if they seem familiar.

What brand of ice cream was recalled?

Pistachio ice cream products linked to recalled pistachios

• CFIA’s recall notice includes a pistachio ice cream product sold without a label at The Ice Creamery Inc. in Sarnia, Ontario, with sale dates from May 20 to October 12, 2025.
• The recall also includes “Rollada (sold frozen only)” sold at Chocolada Bakery in Ontario from June 20 to September 30, 2025, per the same CFIA notice.

Brands affected by the ice cream recall

• Both products are specific to local Ontario businesses, not nationwide brands. The recall was initiated because the ice cream was made using contaminated pistachios.

The takeaway: smaller bakeries and independent shops are not exempt—pistachio-based desserts from these places are also under scrutiny.

What pistachio cream was recalled?

Emek Spread Pistachio Cacao Cream recall

• World Market recalled 9.7-oz Emek Spread Pistachio Cacao Cream after Salmonella detection, as reported by the FDA (U.S. food safety authority).
• The recall was triggered by a sample that tested positive for Salmonella, according to the FDA outbreak investigation.

Other pistachio spreads and creams

• PHAC notes that many sick people reported eating Dubai-style chocolate, baklava, knafeh, and items made with pistachio cream, including pizza and sandwiches.
• This suggests other pistachio cream products may be part of the broader outbreak, though not all have been formally recalled.

The implication: the outbreak extends beyond whole nuts—creams and spreads used in many dishes are a hidden risk.

Are Wonderful pistachios recalled in Canada?

Current CFIA recall list for Wonderful pistachios

• Wonderful pistachios are not currently listed on the CFIA official recall list.
• However, consumers in the U.S. should check the FDA outbreak investigation page since the recall of Emek Spread involved a U.S.-based distributor.

Consumer guidance on checking product codes

• Always compare the brand name, lot number, and best-before date against the CFIA recall list.
• Even if a brand is not listed, it’s safest to avoid pistachios imported from Iran until the investigation concludes.

The catch: brand name alone is not enough—check the product code to be certain your pistachios are safe.

How do you know if pistachios have salmonella?

Visual and sensory signs of contamination

• Salmonella cannot be detected by sight, smell, or taste. Only laboratory testing can confirm contamination, as stated by the CFIA investigation.

Checking recall notices and product codes

• Consumers should cross-reference the brand, lot number, and best-before date with the CFIA recall list.
• If your product matches a recalled entry, do not consume it.

Symptoms of salmonella infection

• Symptoms include fever, diarrhea, abdominal cramps, and nausea, typically starting 6 to 72 hours after exposure (PHAC).
• Seek medical attention if symptoms are severe or if you are at higher risk (young children, elderly, immunocompromised).

What this means: relying on your senses is useless—only official recall lists can protect you.

Five recalled products, one pattern: each was either directly contaminated or made with contaminated pistachios from Iran.

The pattern: contaminated pistachios from Iran are the common thread, appearing in both retail nuts and handmade desserts.

Timeline of the outbreak

• June 2025 – Salmonella outbreak identified by public health authorities (PHAC).
• July 16, 2025 – World Market recalls Emek Spread Pistachio Cacao Cream after Salmonella detection (FDA).
• August 2025 – CFIA expands recall to include Habibi and Dubai brand pistachios (CFIA).
• September 5, 2025 – Additional products recalled; PHAC reports 62 cases (PHAC).

The implication: regulators are racing to catch up with a contamination that has already reached multiple provinces.

Confirmed facts and what remains unclear

The catch: while confirmed facts give a clear picture, the unknowns mean more recalls could be coming.

“We advise people not to consume, use, sell, serve, or distribute recalled pistachios and pistachio-containing products.”

— Public Health Agency of Canada, outbreak notice

“The CFIA is conducting a food safety investigation into pistachios and pistachio-containing products for possible Salmonella contamination.”

— Canadian Food Inspection Agency, investigation page

The investigation is far from over. With 62 cases already confirmed and the recall expanding beyond whole pistachios into ice cream and spreads, the full impact of this outbreak is still unfolding. For Ontario shoppers, the safest course is to check the CFIA recall list before your next grocery run—or risk bringing home a product that could make you sick.

Related reading: CFIA food safety investigation: Pistachios and pistachio products recalled due to Salmonella · PHAC public health notice: Outbreak of Salmonella infections linked to pistachios

Consumers concerned about cross-contamination should also be aware of the Al Kanater Halawa recall for a similar pistachio product.

Frequently asked questions

The takeaway: these answers should help you act quickly – check the official list and discard if in doubt.