The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-1290-2016·Announced 2016-05-11

Wonderful Pistachios Recalled Due to Salmonella Outbreak Link

Wonderful Pistachios & Almonds, LLC. is recalling specific Trader Joe's pistachio products linked to a 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 implies reported illnesses. Per the rubric, known illnesses or outbreaks involving high-risk pathogens like Salmonella warrant a Critical rating, especially given the FDA Class I classification.

Plain-English summary

Wonderful Pistachios & Almonds, LLC. is recalling 50% Less Salt Dry Roasted & Salted Inshell Pistachios packaged for Trader Joe's. The recall involves 16 oz. bags with specific lot codes and expiry dates ranging from October 28, 2016, to November 4, 2016. The total quantity involved is 1,065,747 lbs.

The recall is being conducted because the products were produced in a specific processing building during a two-week timeframe that is linked to a current outbreak of Salmonellosis. The products were distributed in the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Peru.

Consumers with these products should check their lot codes against the list provided in the official recall notice. If the lot code matches, consumers should stop using the product and follow instructions from the recalling firm or the FDA for disposal or return.

The recalled product

Product
50% Less Salt Dry Roasted & Salted Inshell Pistachios; Packaged for Trader Joe's. Packaged in 16 oz. bag. UPC 00111348

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 (10)

  • 16 oz. bag lot codes 1509123256501
  • Expiry Date 2016 OCT 28
  • 1509123256401
  • Expiry date 2016 OCT 28
  • 1509123256601
  • Expiry Date 2016 OCT 29
  • 1510123307101
  • Expiry date 2016 NOV 03
  • 1510123307201
  • 1510123307301 Expiry Date 2016 NOV 04.

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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