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CriticalFDA (Food)·F-1740-2013·Announced 2013-07-31

Bergin Fruit and Nut Pistachio Recall Due to Salmonella Risk

Bergin Fruit and Nut is recalling raw 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 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. Per the rubric, FDA Class I recalls are Critical.

Plain-English summary

Bergin Fruit and Nut Company is recalling specific raw pistachio kernel products. The recall is being initiated because Salmonella was detected in the environment at ARO Pistachio Inc., the company that supplied the pistachios used in the manufacturing of these products.

The affected products include various sizes and packaging types of raw pistachio kernels, such as 8/11 oz square tubs, 10/14 oz tape bags, and 30# and 5# bags. 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 pistachio products and stop consuming them if they match the recalled items. The recall is a precautionary measure to prevent potential illness from Salmonella contamination.

The recalled product

Product
600943 PISTACHIOS KERNELS RAW 8/11 OZ SQ TUB, UPC 2052600943 601902 PISTACHIOS KERNELS RAW 10/14 OZ TAPE BAG, UPC 2052601902 601902.09 PISTACHIOS KERNELS RAW 10/14 OZ TAPE BAG BYERLYS, UPC 2052601902 600899 PISTACHIOS KERNELS RAW 30#, IUPAC 600901 PISTACHIOS KERNELS
Manufacturer
Bergin Fruit And Nut Co Inc
Category
Food — Nuts
Hazard

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 (7)

  • 5/31/204
  • 5/24/2014
  • 5/28/2014
  • 12/13/2013
  • 6/3/2014
  • 4/2/2014
  • 1/8/2014.

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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