Some baklava and related treats that were sold in London, Ont., are being recalled as part of an investigation into a national salmonella breakout.
Jnaid Sweets is recalling their “Classic Baklava,” “Turkish-style Baklava,” “Pistachio Fingers,” and “Crowns King,” following an investigation by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency.
The recalled products were sold at Jnaid Sweets in south London from May 15 to July 30.
Pistachios are a major ingredient in baklava.
A public health notice advises readers not to “consume, use, sell, serve or distribute recalled pistachios and pistachio-containing products.” It warns of 62 cases related to Salmonella infections linked to the pistachio products, with cases in British Columbia, Manitoba, Ontario, and Quebec.
So far a majority of the 62 recorded cases have been in Quebec, 45, but 11 have been linked to Ontario.
The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) says “food contaminated with salmonella may not look or smell spoiled but can still make you sick.” They warn that young children, pregnant women, the elderly and people with weakened immune systems are especially vulnerable, with a possibility for “deadly infections.”
Symptoms can include fever, nausea, cramps, vomiting, and even arthritis in some cases.
Otherwise, “most people who become ill from a salmonella infection will recover fully after a few days without treatment, but it can also cause severe illness and hospitalization,” PHAC says.
This is the latest recall related to the national salmonella outbreak. Other recall notices were released on Sept. 5 and 3.
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says their investigation remains ongoing.
