Canada requires testing for Iranian pistachios linked to salmonella outbreak

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Iranian pistachios imported to Canada must now be tested for salmonella before sale due to an ongoing outbreak. The measure follows 155 confirmed salmonella infections across Canada, with 24 hospitalizations, linked to pistachios and pistachio products. Health officials advise avoiding Iranian pistachios. Salmonella can persist in nuts due to their long shelf life and contamination risks during growth and processing. Heat may not kill the bacteria.


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