Torn and Glasser Pistachios Recalled for Potential Salmonella Contamination
Torn & Glasser Inc. is recalling 8 oz. roasted and salted natural pistachios due to the potential for Salmonella contamination. The product was distributed in California, Arizona, and Hawaii.
The agency’s classification
FDA (Food): Class I
Class I is a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.
This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 5/5 (Critical).
Highest-severity recall. The hazard can cause serious injury or death. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.
Our severity reasoning: The agency has classified this as an FDA Class I recall, which meets the rubric criteria for a Critical severity score.
Plain-English summary
Torn & Glasser Inc. is recalling 3 cases of Torn and Glasser Brand Roasted & Salted Natural Pistachios, 8 oz. (24/8oz Case). The product is identified by the Best By date of 12/05/2012, Julian date 3402, and UPC 0 72488 15002 7. The label reads: "TORN & GLASSER***ROASTED & SALTED NATURAL PISTACHIOS***NET WT. 8 OZ***Packed by:Torn & Glasser, Los Angeles, CA***".
The recall is being conducted because pistachios have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. The agency has classified this as a Class I recall. The affected product was distributed in California, Arizona, and Hawaii.
Consumers who have purchased this product should stop using it and return it to the place of purchase for a refund or contact the recalling firm for further instructions.
The recalled product
- Product
- Torn and Glasser Brand Roasted & Salted Natural Pistachios, 8 oz. 24/8oz Case. Labeling reads in part:"TORN & GLASSER***ROASTED & SALTED NATURAL PISTACHIOS***NET WT. 8 OZ***Packed by:Torn & Glasser, Los Angeles, CA***"
- Manufacturer
- Torn & Glasser Inc.
- Category
- Food — Nuts
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 3
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 (2)
- Best By date:12/05/2012
- Julian date 3402 UPC: 0 72488 15002 7
Distribution
Part of a larger recall action
This product is one of 2 recalled by Torn & Glasser Inc. 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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