The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IOur severity:SevereFDA (Food)·F-1791-2013·Announced 2013-09-11

Terrafina Pistachios Recalled for Potential Salmonella Contamination

Terrafina is recalling specific varieties of salted pistachios due to potential Salmonella contamination. The products were distributed in New York, New Jersey, and Florida.

The agency’s classification

FDA (Food): Class I

Class I is a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The agency classified this recall as Class I — a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death. On that classification alone this is scored Severe; a score of Critical is reserved for recalls where a death or serious injury was reported. The agency gives the reason as: "Potential Salmonella contamination."

Plain-English summary

Terrafina is voluntarily recalling approximately 3,500 pounds of six varieties of salted pistachios due to the potential for Salmonella contamination. The affected products include Natural Roasted Salted Pistachios and Natural California Salted Pistachios in various package sizes, ranging from 2.25 oz to 20 oz.

The recall covers specific item numbers (3211, 9321, S321, M321, L321, and R321) with "Best before" dates ranging from October 1, 2013, to November 30, 2013. These products were distributed in New York, New Jersey, and Florida.

Consumers who have purchased these products should check their pantries for the specific item numbers and expiration dates listed above. If found, consumers should discard the product or return it to the place of purchase for a refund. No illnesses have been reported in connection with this recall.

The recalled product

Product
1) terrafina Natural Roasted Salted Pistachios, Net wt. 2.25 oz(63g) UPC 847938032112, 2) terrafina Natural Roasted Salted Pistachios, Net wt. 10 oz (283g) UPC 8497938103218, 3) terrafina Natural California Salted Pistachios, Net wt. 13 oz (368g) UPC 847938063215, 4) terrafina…
Manufacturer
Terrafina
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 (6)

  • Item numbers: 1) 3211 with Best before 10/1/2013 to 11/30/13
  • 2) 9321 with Best before 10/1/2013 to 11/30/13
  • 3) S321 with Best before 10/1/2013 to 11/30/13
  • 4) M321 with Best before 10/1/2013 to 11/30/13
  • 5) L321 with Best before 10/1/2013 to 11/30/13
  • 6) R321 with Best before 10/1/2013 to 11/30/13

Distribution

Distributed in 3 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 2 recalled by Terrafina 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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