The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IOur severity:SevereFDA (Food)·F-0653-2019·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 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. 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.

Plain-English summary

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

The affected product is identified by UPC #0 75062 00535 5 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. Consumers should check their pantry for these specific date codes and packaging details.

The product was distributed to the following states: New Jersey, New York, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Vermont, Florida, Texas, Virginia, Connecticut, Delaware, and Ohio. Consumers who have purchased the affected product should stop consuming it and dispose of it or return it to the place of purchase.

The recalled product

Product
BAZZINI S ROASTED & SALTED IN-SHELL PISTACHIOS COLOSSAL NATURAL 16 OZ BAG UPC #0 75062 00535 5 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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