TORONTO — Eleven people have been hospitalized, and almost 80 salmonella cases have been reported after an outbreak of infections linked to certain brands of pistachios and pistachio-containing products.

Dozens of recall warnings have been issued by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency over the last couple months for various brands of pistachio products, from bulk nuts to popular desserts like baklava and Dubai chocolate.

The Public Health Agency of Canada says most cases are in Quebec where 55 people have been sick, followed by 15 in Ontario, five in British Columbia, one in New Brunswick, and another in Manitoba.

The latest tally of salmonella cases linked to pistachios marks an increase of 27 illnesses and two hospitalizations since early August, with most people becoming sick between

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