The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-1736-2013·Announced 2013-07-31

Bergin Fruit and Nut Recalls Pistachio Products Due to Salmonella Risk

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

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 mandates a severity score of 5 according to the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Bergin Fruit and Nut Company is initiating a recall of a number of pistachio products. These products were manufactured using pistachios supplied by ARO Pistachio Inc.

The recall is being conducted because Salmonella was found in the environment at the ARO Pistachio Inc. company. The agency has classified this recall as Class I.

Consumers who have purchased these products should stop using them and follow instructions from the recalling firm or the FDA regarding disposal or return.

The recalled product

Product
604320 LOW GLYCEMIC INSTANT OATMEAL 25#, UPC 2052604320
Affected units
15

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)

  • Best By: 12/4/2013

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.

See all 10 products in this recall →