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Pistachio recall expands to include Peace By Chocolate and NuttyHero products.
Summary
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency added several Peace By Chocolate and NuttyHero pistachio-containing products to a Canada-wide recall tied to a salmonella outbreak; the expanded list covers 333 products.
Content
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has expanded a recall to add several Peace By Chocolate and NuttyHero products amid an ongoing salmonella investigation. The recall is part of a nation-wide response to contamination linked to pistachios. CFIA reports the pistachios involved were imported from Iran and has introduced temporary import and licence measures.
Key points:
- The CFIA added Peace By Chocolate bars and assorted chocolates to the list of recalled pistachio-containing products.
- NuttyHero nut and seed butter flavours named in the recall include maple cinnamon, coconut crunch and chocolate bliss.
- The expanded recall covers a total of 333 pistachio and pistachio-containing products sold across Canada.
- CFIA says the pistachios were imported from Iran and has implemented temporary measures for importers and licence conditions.
- Public health notices associated with the recall note that contaminated food may look or smell normal and list common salmonella symptoms such as vomiting, diarrhea and fever.
Summary:
Officials say the CFIA has added Peace By Chocolate and NuttyHero items to a recall that now covers 333 products and has put temporary import and licensing measures in place for the Iranian pistachios involved. Undetermined at this time.
