The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-1292-2016·Announced 2016-05-11

Wonderful Pistachios Recalled Due to Salmonellosis Outbreak Link

Wonderful Pistachios & Almonds, LLC. is recalling specific lots of Trader Joe's pistachios due to a link with 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 implies reported illnesses and meets the criteria for a Critical severity score.

Plain-English summary

Wonderful Pistachios & Almonds, LLC. is recalling specific lots of Dry Roasted & Salted Inshell Pistachios packaged for Trader Joe's. The recall involves 16 oz. bags with specific lot codes and expiry dates listed in the product information. The firm is recalling all pistachio products produced in one of their processing buildings during a two-week timeframe.

The recall is being conducted due to a link with a current outbreak of Salmonellosis. The affected products were distributed in the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Peru.

Consumers should check their pantries for the specific lot codes and expiry dates associated with this recall. If you have these products, you should stop using them and follow the instructions provided by the retailer or the recalling firm for disposal or return.

The recalled product

Product
Dry Roasted & Salted Inshell Pistachios; Packaged for Trader Joe's. Packaged in 16 oz. bag. UPC 00079983
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)

  • 16 oz. bag lot codes 1509123259901
  • 1509123260001
  • Expiry date 2016 OCT 28
  • 1509123260101
  • Expiry Date 2016 OCT 29
  • 1510123294901
  • Expiry date 2016 NOV 03.

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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