The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-1739-2013·Announced 2013-07-31

Bergin Pistachio Products Recalled 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 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, as Class I recalls involve a reasonable probability of serious adverse health consequences or death.

Plain-English summary

Bergin Fruit and Nut Company is initiating a recall of specific pistachio products. The affected items include PISTACHIO KERNELS HOT & SPICY 30# (UPC 2052601911) and PISTACHIOS HOT AND SPICY 12/5 OZ BERGIN RED BAG (UPC 2052601913). 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. facility. The source text does not specify the number of units recalled, the exact distribution dates, or the specific states where the products were sold, although the structured metadata lists a distribution pattern across several states including CA, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, MI, MN, NV, ND, PA, SD, TN, and WI.

Consumers who have purchased these specific products should check their pantries for the listed UPC codes and product descriptions. If found, they should stop consuming the product and follow the instructions provided by the recalling firm or the FDA for disposal or return.

The recalled product

Product
601911 PISTACHIO KERNELS HOT & SPICY 30#, UPC 2052601911 601913 PISTACHIOS HOT AND SPICY 12/5 OZ BERGIN RED BAG, UPC 2052601913

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 (2)

  • 5/24/2014
  • 5/28/2014.

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 →