The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-1658-2013·Announced 2013-07-17

Hines Nut Co Pistachios Recalled for Potential Salmonella Contamination

Hines Nut Co is recalling roasted and salted in-shell pistachios due to potential Salmonella contamination. The product was distributed in Arkansas, Minnesota, Pennsylvania, and Texas.

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 metadata explicitly identifies the agency classification as Class I. According to the severity rubric, an FDA Class I recall mandates a score of 5 (Critical), as it represents a reasonable probability of serious adverse health consequences or death.

Plain-English summary

Hines Nut Co is voluntarily recalling approximately 4,000 pounds of roasted and salted in-shell pistachio nuts. The recall is being initiated because the product has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. The affected products include 48-ounce red-topped gift jars labeled "Orchard Fresh HINES," 16-ounce trays labeled "Natural Pistachios, Roasted and Salted," and 16-ounce bags labeled "Hines Natural Pistachios."

The recalled pistachios were distributed in Arkansas, Minnesota, Pennsylvania, and Texas. The 48-ounce gift jars do not display a lot number. The 16-ounce trays and 1-pound bags display a Hines Nut Company lot number of "04396" or "4396."

Consumers who have purchased these products should check their pantries for the specific packaging and lot numbers listed above. If you have these products, you should stop consuming them and contact Hines Nut Co for further instructions or a refund.

The recalled product

Product
Roasted and Salted In Shell Pistachio Nuts, repackaged into 48 ounce red topped gift jars labeled "Orchard Fresh HINES"; 16 ounce trays labeled "Natural Pistachios, Roasted and Salted"; and 16 ounce bags labeled "Hines Natural Pistachios".
Manufacturer
Hines Nut Co

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 (1)

  • No lot number appears on the gift jars

Distribution

Distributed in 4 states: