The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IOur severity:SevereFDA (Food)·F-0817-2016·Announced 2016-04-06

Kanan Enterprises Recalls Pistachios Due to Potential Salmonella Contamination

Kanan Enterprises is recalling Favorites Natural Pistachios because the supplier notified them the product may contain Salmonella. The recall affects 408 cases distributed to five states.

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 agency classified this recall as Class I — 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. On that classification alone this is scored Severe; a score of Critical is reserved for recalls where a death or serious injury was reported. The agency gives the reason as: "The firm was notified by their supplier that the product may contain Salmonella."

Plain-English summary

Kanan Enterprises, Inc. is voluntarily recalling Favorites Natural Pistachios, roasted & salted, 4.5 oz (128g) pouches. The recall was initiated after the firm was notified by their supplier that the product may contain Salmonella. The affected product is identified by UPC 0 38445 12286 5 and has best-before dates of 15 Feb 2017 and 16 Feb 2017.

The recall involves 408 cases, each containing 24 packages of 4.5 oz. The product was distributed by Circle K Stores, Inc. and shipped to the states of Arkansas, Arizona, Illinois, Indiana, and Michigan.

Consumers who have purchased this product should check their pantries for the specific UPC and best-before dates listed above. If found, consumers should discard the product or return it to the place of purchase. No illnesses or injuries have been reported in connection with this recall.

The recalled product

Product
Favorites Natural Pistachios, roasted & salted, 4.5 oz (128g) pouch UPC 0 38445 12286 5 Proudly distributed by Circle K Stores, Inc. P.O. Box 52085 Phoenix, AZ 85072 www.circlek.com

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)

  • BEST BEFORE 15 Feb 2017 and 16 Feb 2017

Distribution

Distributed in 5 states:

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