The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-1287-2016·Announced 2016-05-11

Wonderful Pistachios Recalled Due to Salmonellosis Outbreak Link

Wonderful Pistachios & Almonds, LLC. is recalling roasted salted inshell pistachios linked to a current Salmonellosis outbreak.

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, and the source text explicitly states the recall is due to a link with a current outbreak of Salmonellosis, which meets the criteria for a Critical severity score.

Plain-English summary

Wonderful Pistachios & Almonds, LLC. is recalling all roasted salted inshell pistachio products produced in one of their processing buildings during a two-week time frame. The recall is being conducted due to a link with a current outbreak of Salmonellosis.

The affected products are packaged under the brand names Wonderful and Paramount in various sizes, including 1.5 oz., 24 oz., 5 oz., 13 oz., 40 oz., and 1 oz. bags, as well as 25 lb. boxes. The total quantity involved is 1,065,747 lbs. Specific lot codes and expiry dates are listed in the official recall notice.

The products were distributed in the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Peru. Consumers who have purchased these products should check their lot codes against the official list and stop consuming the product if it matches the recalled lots.

The recalled product

Product
Roasted Salted Inshell Pistachios: Packaged under brand name of Wonderful, Paramount Packed in 1.5 oz., 24 oz., 5 oz., 13 oz., 40 oz., 1 oz,. bags and 25 lb. box. UPC - 1.5 oz. bag: 014113911856 Outer Box UPC: 014113911863 UPC 24 oz. bag: 014113911979 UPC 5 oz. bag:
Manufacturer
Wonderful Pistachios & Almonds, LLC.
Category
Food — Nuts
Hazard

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 (20)

  • 1.5 oz bag lot codes 1509123256701
  • Expiry date 10/26/16
  • 1509123256801
  • Expiry date 10/28/2016. 24 oz. bag lot codes 1509123260601
  • expiry date 2016 OCT 27
  • 1509123260601
  • expiry date
  • 2016 NOV 02 - 5 oz. bag lot code 1509123289801
  • expiry date 2016 OCT 30 - 13 oz. bag lot code 1510123332601
  • expiry date 2016 NOV 02 - 40 oz. bag lot code 1509123260401
  • expiry date 11/05/2016 - 1 oz. bag lot codes 1509123255401
  • expiry date 2016 OCT 26
  • 1509123255501
  • Expiry date 2016 OCT 29
  • 1510123294801
  • expiry date 2016 NOV 02 - 25 lb. box lot codes 1510123294601
  • Expiry date 2016/11/02
  • 1510123332501
  • Expiry date 2016/11/05
  • 1509123280901

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 8 recalled by Wonderful Pistachios & Almonds, 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.

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