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Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences

CTV: Here’s why salmonella-contaminated pistachios continue to plague Canadians

December 8, 2025 — 
Dr. Claudia Narvaez-Bravo, professor in the department of food and human nutritional sciences at the University of Manitoba, says a standard oven at home is not reliable to kill the bacteria, especially if the nuts are clustered together, unevenly heated, or contain bacteria hidden inside microscopic cracks. 

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Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences

CBC: Why Pistachios Keep Getting Recalled

October 8, 2025 — 
Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Food and Human Nutritional Science Dr. Rick Holley speaks with host Marjorie Dowhos about what’s behind the recent pistachio recalls and how people can stay safe.

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