CanadaPistachio-containing products including PARALLEL’s Halva – Pistachio (UPC 6 28250 03932 0, various codes), allo simonne’s Pistachio Matcha spread (220 g, UPC 6 28347 31056 1) and Sour cherries & pistachios in chocolate (130 g, UPC 6 28347 31059 2), plus baklava and baklava cheesecake sold at Fig and Feta Greek Eatery and Market (Collingwood) between Sept 18 and Oct 11, 2025, are affected. They were recalled because of possible Salmonella contamination linked to an ongoing foodborne illness investigation. Do not consume, serve, sell or distribute these products; throw them out or return them, and contact your healthcare provider if you think you became sick.
What's being recalled
This recall was triggered by findings by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency during its investigation into a foodborne illness outbreak.
The Public Health Agency of Canada is investigating an outbreak of human illness. Please refer to the Public Health Notice for further details on this active outbreak investigation.
Companies: Recalling firm: Parallel Geary Ltd., allo simonne, Fig and Feta Greek Eatery and Market, Note: Each company listed here is responsible for some, but not necessarily all, of the recalled products listed in the table above..
How to identify it
Brand: PARALLEL; Product: Halva - Pistachio; Size: Variable; UPC: 6 28250 03932 0; Codes: 1 for 1/26; 7 for 1/26; 14 for 1/26; 4 for 2/26; 13 for 2/26; 1 for 3/26; 15 for 3/26;; Additional information: Sold at Parallel Geary Ltd., 217 Geary Ave, Toronto, ON
Brand: allo simonne; Product: Pistachio Matcha spread; Size: 220 g; UPC: 6 28347 31056 1; Codes: 14-205-25 MA/BB 04/27; Additional information: Not applicable
Brand: allo simonne; Product: Sour cherries & pistachios covered in chocolate, rose petals; Size: 130g; UPC: 6 28347 31059 2; Codes: Lot 414-259-25 MA/BB 10/2026; Additional information: Not applicable
Brand: None; Product: Baklava; Size: Variable; UPC: None; Codes: Sold from September 18 up to and including October 11, 2025; Additional information: Sold at Fig and Feta Greek Eatery and Market, 61 Hurontario Street, Collingwood, ON
Brand: None; Product: Baklava cheesecake; Size: Variable; UPC: None; Codes: Sold from September 18 up to and including October 11, 2025; Additional information: Sold at Fig and Feta Greek Eatery and Market, 61 Hurontario Street, Collingwood, ON
The hazard
The affected products are being recalled from the marketplace due to possible Salmonella contamination.
This recall is linked to an ongoing investigation into a foodborne illness outbreak. Please refer to the Food Safety Investigation page for further details and related recall notifications and food recall warnings.
What to do
If you think you became sick from consuming a recalled product, contact your healthcare provider
Check to see if you have recalled products
Do not consume, serve, use, sell, or distribute recalled products
Recalled products should be thrown out or returned to the location where they were purchased
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. Healthy people may experience short-term symptoms such as fever, headache, vomiting, nausea, abdominal cramps and diarrhea. Long-term complications may include severe arthritis.
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Where it was sold
Online, Ontario
The official notice
This page is a summary of the notice published by Canadian Food Inspection Agency, collected from Health Canada, CFIA and Transport Canada. Check the original before you act on it.
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