The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-1737-2013·Announced 2013-07-31

Bergin Low Glycemic Snack Mix Recalled Due to Salmonella Risk

Bergin Fruit and Nut Company is recalling Low Glycemic Snack Mix products because pistachios used in manufacturing were supplied by a facility where Salmonella was detected.

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 FDA classified this recall as Class I, which per the rubric mandates a severity score of 5 (Critical) regardless of other factors, as it indicates a reasonable probability of serious adverse health consequences.

Plain-English summary

Bergin Fruit and Nut Company is voluntarily recalling specific lots of Low Glycemic Snack Mix products. The recall involves multiple product configurations, including red bags, clamshells, and square tubs, with UPC codes 2052601180, 2052601082, 2052601080, 2052601084, and 2052601083. The affected products were manufactured using pistachios supplied by ARO Pistachio Inc.

The recall was initiated because Salmonella was found in the environment at the ARO Pistachio Inc. facility. The FDA has classified this recall as Class I, which is the most serious type of recall, indicating a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to the violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

The affected 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 UPC codes. If found, they should stop consuming the product and contact the manufacturer for instructions on disposal or return.

The recalled product

Product
601180 LOW GLYCEMIC SNACK MIX 12/4 OZ BERGIN RED BAG, UPC 2052601180 601082 LOW GLYCEMIC SNACK MIX 12/8 CLAMSHELL, UPC 2052601082 601082.03 LOW GLYCEMIC SNACK MIX 12/8 CLAMSHELL KOWALSKI, UPC 2052601082 601080 LOW GLYCEMIC SNACK MIX 30#, UPC 2052601080 601084 LOW GLYC

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 (6)

  • 10/6/2013
  • 11/27/2013
  • 12/31/2013
  • 1/18/2014
  • 1/27/2014
  • 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.

See all 10 products in this recall →