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Canada's public health agency says the number of people who have become ill from the outbreak of salmonella associated with pistachios has risen to 105.
An outbreak update issued Wednesday reported 26 new cases since its last count earlier this month.
It says that 16 people have been hospitalized (an increase of five) since people began to get sick in early March. The illness continued until early September.
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has issued 26 recalls of pistachios and pistachios since July.
Recall products suspected of being contaminated by salmonella bacteria include certain brands of pistachio kernels, baklava, ice cream and chocolate.
The study focuses on Dubai-style chocolates, including pistachios that have become viral on social media.
Public health agencies say it is likely that more people have been infected with salmonella beyond confirmed cases, but did not report it.
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Symptoms include fever, chills, nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, stomach cramps and sudden headaches.
While most people will be rejuvenated on their own within a week, some people, including elderly people, young children, pregnant people, and weakened immune systems, are at increased risk for serious illnesses requiring hospitalization.
The youngest reported case was 2 years old and the oldest was 95 years old.
The majority of infections occur in Quebec and Ontario, with additional cases in BC, Alberta, Manitoba and New Brunswick.
The agency says 75% of salmonella cases were women.
People infected with salmonella should not cook for others as they can spread bacteria.
A list of recalled products can be found on the Canadian Food Testing Agency website. Anyone who has products must throw them away or return them.
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