Palmer Candy Co Recalls Pistachios for Salmonella Contamination Risk
Palmer Candy Co is recalling Eagle Premium and Snack Shoppe in-shell pistachios due to potential Salmonella contamination. The product was distributed in six states.
What this means for you
Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The agency classification is FDA Class I, which mandates a minimum severity score of 4 per the rubric, as Class I recalls involve a reasonable probability of serious adverse health consequences or death.
Plain-English summary
Palmer Candy Co is voluntarily recalling Eagle Premium and Snack Shoppe in-shell pistachios because the product may be contaminated with Salmonella. The recalled items are packaged in 2-oz and 5.25-oz bags and were distributed by Genco Marketing in Omaha, Nebraska.
The recall affects specific quantities of 2-oz and 5.25-oz bags with various 'Best Before' dates ranging from October 2013 to May 2014. Distribution was limited to Tennessee, North Dakota, Nebraska, Illinois, South Dakota, and Missouri. No foreign or military/government distribution was made.
Consumers who have purchased these products should check their pantry for the specific brands, package sizes, and dates listed in the recall notice. If found, consumers should discard the product or return it to the place of purchase.
The recalled product
- Product
- Eagle Premium, Snack Shoppe, Pistachios, in-shell pistachios, packaged in 2-oz (UPC 4262500705) and 5.25-oz (UPC 42625000604) bags. Distributed by: Genco Marketing, Omaha, NE.
- Manufacturer
- Palmer Candy Co
- 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 (14)
- 2-oz packages - Best Before: 10/16/13
- 10/17/13
- 10/18/13
- 10/30/13
- 11/14/13
- 12/15/13
- 02/20/14
- 03/04/14
- 03/18/14
- 03/26/14
- 04/04/14
- 04/16/14
- 04/23/14 and 05/16/14 5.25-oz packages - Best Before: 10/16/13
- 04/14/14 and 04/24/14
Distribution
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