# Major Recall Alert: Al Mokhtar Pistachios Recalled Due to Possible Salmonella Contamination
If you’ve recently purchased pistachios from Al Mokhtar Food Centre, you need to check your pantry. Health authorities have issued a significant recall for this product due to possible *Salmonella* contamination, a serious risk that can lead to foodborne illness in consumers. Read on for everything you need to know about this recall and how to protect your family.
## Why This Recall is Important
*Salmonella* contamination can pose serious health risks, especially for vulnerable groups such as children, seniors, and individuals with weakened immune systems. Consuming contaminated pistachios could lead to illnesses with symptoms such as:
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea (which may be bloody)
- Fever and abdominal cramps
- Severe cases could result in hospitalization or long-term health complications.
If you or a loved one have consumed pistachios and are experiencing any of these symptoms, seek medical advice immediately.
Authorities take contamination issues very seriously, especially in products like nuts, which are consumed frequently and often without being thoroughly cooked (a process that typically kills bacteria). Here's why this particular recall warrants swift action from consumers.
## Details of the Recall
Here’s what you need to know about the affected product:
- **Brand**: Al Mokhtar Food Centre
- **Product**: Pistachio
- **Reason for Recall**: Possible *Salmonella* contamination
- **Date Announced**: [Insert Recall Announcement Date]
- **Affected Marketplace**: Canada
For more details, refer to the [official government notice here](https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/al-mokhtar-food-centre-brand-pistachio-recalled-due-salmonella).
## What You Should Do
If you have purchased the recalled pistachios, it’s essential to act immediately:
- **Do not consume the product.** Even if it looks or smells fine, contamination may not be visible.
- **Check your cupboards.** Ensure you don’t have this product in your pantry.
- **Discard safely.** Dispose of the product in a secure manner so that it’s out of reach for pets or children.
- **Contact the retailer.** Reach out to Al Mokhtar Food Centre or the store where you purchased the pistachios to inquire about a refund.
Taking these steps not only protects you but also helps prevent the risk of contamination to others. If you’ve served this product at a gathering or shared it with others, make sure to inform them about the recall.
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