The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-0432-2019·Announced 2018-11-14

ARO Pistachios Recalls Pistachios Due to Salmonella Test Results

ARO Pistachios, Inc. is recalling one lot of inshell pistachios after a customer test detected Salmonella.

What this means for you

Highest-severity recall. Risk of serious injury or death is documented or strongly suspected. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The agency classification is FDA Class I, which mandates a minimum score of 4, and the presence of a high-risk pathogen (Salmonella) with a positive test result elevates the severity to Critical per the rubric criteria for significant health risks.

Plain-English summary

ARO Pistachios, Inc. is recalling one lot of Inshell R/S 21/25 US-Select Pistachios. The recall was initiated after a customer tested the product and received a positive result for Salmonella.

The affected product consists of 25 lb. bags of inshell pistachios with the lot code RSI00119 and a best-by date of 2/2020. The total quantity involved is 60,000 lbs. The product was distributed to a broker in California, which then delivered it to two warehouse locations, one in California and one in New Jersey.

Consumers who have this product should stop using it and contact the firm for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Inshell R/S 21/25 US-Select Pistachios NET WT. 25 lbs. 11.34 kg Product of the USA ARO Pistachio Inc. 19570 Avenue 88, Terra Bella, Ca 93270

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (2)

  • Lot: RSI00119
  • Best by 2/2020

Distribution

Distributed in 2 states: