The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-0617-2019·Announced 2018-11-14

Sam Dry Fruits Recalls Pistachios Due to Salmonella Risk

Sam Dry Fruits and Enterprises Inc. is recalling 25 lb. bags of inshell pistachios because a positive Salmonella test was received during a supplier investigation.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class I, which indicates a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to the violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death. Additionally, the hazard involves Salmonella, a high-risk pathogen.

Plain-English summary

Sam Dry Fruits and Enterprises Inc. is recalling 18 bags of 25 lb. inshell R/S 21/25 US- Select Pistachios. The product, manufactured by ARO Pistachios Inc. in Terra Bella, California, has a production date of August 2018 and a best-by date of February 2020. The specific lot number is RS100119.

The recall was initiated after a positive result for Salmonella was received while investigating the supplier of a direct customer who had also reported positive findings for Salmonella. The affected product was distributed in New Jersey, Maryland, New York, and Pennsylvania.

Consumers who have purchased this product should stop using it and dispose of it or return it to the place of purchase. No illnesses or injuries have been reported in connection with this recall.

The recalled product

Product
Inshell R/S 21/25 US- Select Pistachios; NET WT. 25 lb. (11.34kg) Product of the USA Production Date: 8/2018 ARO Pistachios Inc. 19750 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 (1)

  • Lot number: RS100119. Best By 2/2020

Distribution

Distributed in 4 states: