The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-1742-2013·Announced 2013-07-31

Bergin Fruit and Nut Pistachios Recalled Due to Salmonella Risk

Bergin Fruit and Nut Co 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 corresponds to a Critical severity score of 5 according to the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Bergin Fruit and Nut Company is initiating a recall of various pistachio products. These items 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 affected products include multiple sizes and packaging types of pistachios in shell, such as gold bags, bagline packs, tins, trays, and tubs.

Consumers who have purchased these products should check their pantries for the specific items listed in the recall notice. The recall covers distribution in California, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Nevada, North Dakota, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Tennessee, and Wisconsin.

The recalled product

Product
603684 PISTACHIOS S/I/S 12/10 OZ GOLD BAG, UPC 2052603684 600913 PISTACHIOS S/I/S 12/12 OZ BAGLINE, UPC 2052600913 600913.11 PISTACHIOS S/I/S 12/12 OZ BAGLINE AMAZON, UPC 2052600913 600913.07 PISTACHIOS S/I/S 12/12 OZ BAGLINE DISPLAY BOX, UPC 2052600913 600923.05 PIST
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 (14)

  • 11/15/2013
  • 12/13/2013
  • 5/24/2013
  • 6/3/2014
  • 6/5/2014
  • 5/30/2014
  • 6/4/204
  • 5/31/2014
  • 2/25/2014
  • 3/22/2014
  • 5/23/2014
  • 5/7/2014
  • 3/29/2014
  • 1/18/2014. 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 →

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