Written by Swikriti Dandotia • Updated: January 8, 2026
If you’ve bought boxed chocolates or specialty bars from Costco Canada recently, it’s a good moment to do a quick pantry check. Costco Canada has posted an important recall notice involving two chocolate products due to a potential food-safety risk linked to pistachio ingredients.
The products were made by Peace by Chocolate, a Nova Scotia–based company, and the recall was issued voluntarily and as a precaution. The concern stems from a supplier action involving a specific lot of pistachios with possible Salmonella contamination. Even when food looks and smells normal, bacteria can still be present—so the safest move is to follow the recall instructions if your product matches the details below.
What triggered the Costco Canada chocolate recall?
According to Peace by Chocolate, the recall relates to pistachio ingredients supplied through Tootsi Impex Inc. after a supplier-initiated recall for a specific pistachio lot due to possible Salmonella contamination. Peace by Chocolate says the action is precautionary and that there have been no reported illnesses linked to the affected items at the time of the notice. You can read the company’s update on the situation via Peace by Chocolate’s product update .
For official consumer guidance on recalls and food safety alerts, shoppers can also check Canada’s public recall portal. Here’s the broader alert page for pistachios and pistachio-containing products from Health Canada’s Recalls and Safety Alerts site . (If you’re scanning multiple items at home, that page is helpful because it outlines the general issue and what consumers should do.)
Why Salmonella matters (symptoms to watch for)
Salmonella is a bacteria that can cause foodborne illness. Health authorities commonly warn that contaminated food may not look spoiled, yet can still make people sick. Symptoms can vary, but often include fever, headache, nausea, vomiting, abdominal cramps, and diarrhea. Most healthy people recover without complications, but illness can be more severe for older adults, young children, pregnant individuals, and people with weakened immune systems.
If you believe you’ve eaten an affected product and feel unwell, it’s a good idea to seek medical advice—especially if symptoms are severe, persistent, or affecting a higher-risk individual. This recall is precautionary, but it’s still important to take it seriously because the goal is to prevent illness before it happens.
Affected products: names and LOT numbers
Costco’s notice lists two Peace by Chocolate items. Check both the product name and LOT number:
1) Our Classic Box — 15 assorted filled chocolates (160 g)
LOT #: 25284, 25297, 25247, 25251, 25329
2) The Peace Maker Specialty Bars — The Harmony Bar (92 g)
LOT #: 25245, 25322, 25300, 25280, 25281
If your product name matches but the LOT number does not, it may not be included. Still, when in doubt, follow the guidance in Costco’s recall notice or contact the manufacturer for clarification.
What to do if you have the recalled chocolate
Costco Canada’s guidance is straightforward: do not consume the affected products. If you have one of the recalled items, Costco says you can bring it to a Costco warehouse for a full refund. If you shop online, it’s also worth checking your Costco.ca order history so you can confirm whether you purchased a listed item during the relevant period.
A practical approach:
Step 1: Pull the chocolate from your pantry or gift stash (these items are often saved for later).
Step 2: Match the exact product name and LOT number.
Step 3: If it matches, keep it sealed and return it to Costco for a refund.
Step 4: Wash hands and wipe any surfaces that may have contacted the product packaging.
How this connects to the pistachio recall in Canada
This chocolate recall is part of a broader ripple effect from pistachio-related recall actions. Pistachios can be used in fillings, toppings, or inclusions inside chocolate bars and assorted boxes, which is why a single ingredient alert can prompt multiple downstream recalls across different brands and retailers.
If you’ve bought pistachio snacks, pistachio spreads, pistachio desserts, or pistachio-studded chocolate recently, it’s worth checking official recall listings and lot codes. These recalls are typically issued out of caution—meaning the goal is to remove potentially affected items quickly, even before any illnesses are reported.
Where to verify the recall details
For the most reliable information, use the official notice pages and recall portals rather than reposts. Start with Costco’s posted notice: IMPORTANT RECALL NOTICE (Costco Canada) , and cross-check the broader salmonella alert information on Recalls and Safety Alerts (Canada) .
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Note: This article is informational and summarizes recall guidance provided by official sources. For personal medical concerns, contact a healthcare professional.
