The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-1288-2016·Announced 2016-05-11

Wonderful Pistachios Recalled Due to Salmonellosis Outbreak Link

Wonderful Pistachios & Almonds, LLC. is recalling roasted salted shelled 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 source text explicitly states the recall is due to a link with a current outbreak of Salmonellosis, which constitutes a known illness event. Per the rubric, known illnesses or fatalities result in a score of 5.

Plain-English summary

Wonderful Pistachios & Almonds, LLC. is recalling all roasted salted shelled pistachios 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 name Wonderful in 6 oz., 2.5 oz., 24 oz., and 225 g bags. The total quantity involved is 1,065,747 lbs. Distribution included the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Peru.

Consumers should check their pantries for these specific lot codes and expiry dates: 6 oz. bags (1509123260401, 1510123295301), 2.5 oz. bags (1510123295001), 24 oz. bags (1510123331501, 1510123305001), and 225 g bags (1509123259801). If you have these products, do not consume them.

The recalled product

Product
Roasted Salted Shelled Pistachios Packaged under brand name of Wonderful Packed in 6 oz.., 2.5 oz., 24 oz., 6 oz., 225 g bags. UPC - 6 oz. bag 014113734066 UPC 2.5 oz. bag 014113910132 Outer box UPC 014113913386 UPC 24 oz bag 014113910125 UPC 6 oz. bag 0141137
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 (7)

  • 6 oz. bag lot code 1509123260401
  • Expiry date 10/26/2016
  • 1510123295301
  • Expiry date 11/02/2016 . 2.5 oz bag lot code 1510123295001
  • 1510123305001
  • Expiry date 2016 NOV 02. 225 g bag lot code 1509123259801
  • 2016/10/27.

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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