The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-1687-2013·Announced 2013-07-17

Lipari Foods Recalls Raw Pistachio Meat Tubs Due to Listeria Risk

Lipari Foods, Inc. is recalling raw pistachio meat tubs due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The product was distributed to nine states.

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 agency classification is FDA Class I, which is defined as a situation where there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

Plain-English summary

Lipari Foods, Inc. is voluntarily recalling 144 cases of raw pistachio meat tubs. The product is identified by Item Number 333803, UPC 760208123818, and is packaged in 9-ounce 2-piece clear plastic tubs. The recall involves Lot Numbers 23201305 and 24201305, with Best By Dates of 05/23/2014 and 05/24/2014.

The recall is being issued because the product may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. This organism can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Although healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain, and diarrhea, Listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths.

The affected product was distributed in Ohio, Michigan, West Virginia, Kentucky, Tennessee, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, Illinois, and Indiana. Consumers who have purchased this product should check their pantries for the specific lot numbers and best-by dates listed above. If found, they should discard the product or return it to the place of purchase.

The recalled product

Product
Item Number: 333803 Item Description: TUB SM PISTACHIO MEAT RAW Case Pack: 12 Package Size: 9 OZ 2-Piece Clear Plastic Tub (No Label on Top, Nutritional Label on Bottom) UPC Number: 760208123818
Manufacturer
Lipari Foods, Inc.
Hazard
Affected units
144

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 (3)

  • Lot Numbers: 23201305
  • 24201305 Best By Dates: 05/23/2014
  • 05/24/2014

Distribution

Distributed in 9 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 52 recalled by Lipari Foods, 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.

See all 52 products in this recall →