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Under the ban, importers must show proof that products do not originate from Iran. Pistachio shipments will be held and tested for salmonella contamination or refused entry into Canada without proof they’re not from Iran. The CFIA said the measures will remain in place while the investigation continues.

In a separate alert on Saturday, the agency also said raw pistachio kernels sold at a west-end º£½ÇÉçÇø¹ÙÍøstore have been recalled over possible salmonella contamination.

The CFIA issued the recall notice for bulk, self-serve pistachio kernels sold between Sept. 11 and Sept. 19 at Kim Natural Food at 219 Roncesvalles Ave.

Recalled products should be thrown out or returned to the location where they were purchased, the government agency advises.

The Public Health Agency of Canada said salmonella illnesses linked to pistachios and products containing pistachios began earlier this year.

On Wednesday, the health agency said the outbreak across the country has sickened 105 people and 16 have been hospitalized. The CFIA has issued 26 recalls of pistachios and pistachio-containing products since July.

Salmonella is a food-borne bacterial illness that can spread several days or weeks after a person is infected. It can become severe and potentially deadly, particularly in children, pregnant and elderly people, and those with weakened immune systems.

Healthy people may experience short-term symptoms such as fever, headache, vomiting, nausea, cramps and diarrhea.

“Food contaminated with salmonella may not look or smell spoiled but can still cause illness,” said the CFIA. “Long-term complications can include severe arthritis.”

The CFIA said consumers should not eat, sell or distribute the affected kernels. The agency’s investigation is ongoing and more products could be recalled.