The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IOur severity:CriticalFDA (Food)·F-0652-2019·Announced 2018-11-28

Bazzini Pistachios Recalled Due to Salmonella Contamination

Bazzini LLC is recalling specific lots of roasted and salted in-shell pistachios because the product tested positive for Salmonella.

The agency’s classification

FDA (Food): Class I

Class I is a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 5/5 (Critical).

Highest-severity recall. The hazard can cause serious injury or death. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The agency classification is FDA Class I, which mandates a severity score of 5 according to the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Bazzini LLC is voluntarily recalling 4,000 pounds of Bazzini Roasted & Salted In-Shell Pistachios, Rams Head Natural, 16 oz bags. The recall is being conducted because the product tested positive for Salmonella.

The affected product is identified by the UPC #0 75062 00536 2 and features red, white, and blue packaging. The recall includes specific date codes ranging from 1J242 to 2J275, with corresponding "Best By" dates between May 30, 2019, and July 2, 2019.

The product was distributed to the states of New Jersey, New York, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Vermont, Florida, Texas, Virginia, Connecticut, Delaware, and Ohio. Consumers should check their pantries for these specific date codes and UPCs and dispose of the product if found.

The recalled product

Product
BAZZINIS ROASTED & SALTED IN-SHELL PISTACHIOS RAMS HEAD NATURAL 16 OZ BAG UPC #0 75062 00536 2 THE BAGS ARE RED, WHITE AND BLUE.
Manufacturer
Bazzini LLC

Distribution

Distributed in 12 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 5 recalled by Bazzini LLC under a single FDA (Food) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

See all 5 products in this recall →

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