Agency classClass IOur severity:Severe FDA (Food)·F-1734-2013·Announced 2013-07-31

Bergin Fruit and Nut Recalls Pistachio Products Due to Salmonella Risk

Bergin Fruit and Nut Company is recalling specific pistachio products because Salmonella was found in the environment at the supplier, ARO Pistachio Company.

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 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class I, which indicates a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to the violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death. Additionally, the presence of Salmonella is a high-risk pathogen.

Plain-English summary

Bergin Fruit and Nut Company is initiating a recall of several pistachio products that were manufactured using pistachios supplied by ARO Pistachio Company. The recall was initiated because Salmonella was found in the environment at ARO Pistachio Company.

The affected products include various sizes and packaging types of Antioxidant Superstar Mix, such as flat packs, red bags, clamshells, and gift boxes. The recall covers products with specific UPC codes and best-by dates ranging from June 22, 2013, to February 2, 2014.

The products were distributed in California, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Nevada, North Dakota, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Tennessee, and Wisconsin. Consumers should check their pantries for these specific products and stop consuming them if found.

The recalled product

Product: 601009 ANTIOXIDANT SUPERSTAR MIX 100/2 OZ FLAT PACK, UPC 2052601009 601076 ANTIOXIDANT SUPERSTAR MIX 12/6 OZ BERGIN RED BAG, UPC 2052601076 601051 ANTIOXIDANT SUPERSTAR MIX 12/8 OZ CLAMSHELL, UPC 2052601051 601051.03 ANTIOXIDANT SUPERSTAR MIX 12/8 OZ CLAMSHELL KOWALSKI…
Manufacturer: Bergin Fruit And Nut Co Inc
Category: Food — Nuts
Hazard: salmonella

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 (11)

Best By 6/22/2013
10/6/2013
10/10/2013
10/30/2013
12/29/2013
1/8/2014
1/12/2014
2/1/14
2/2/2014
1/26/2014
1/28/2014.

Distribution

Distributed in 15 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 10 recalled by Bergin Fruit And Nut Co 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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