The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-1794-2013·Announced 2013-11-20

Primex Recalls Raw Pistachios Due to Potential Salmonella Contamination

Primex International Trading Corp. is recalling raw shelled pistachios because they may be contaminated with Salmonella.

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

Primex International Trading Corp. is voluntarily recalling Pistachios Shelled, Halves, Raw. The recall is being issued because the product has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.

The affected product is identified as US Pistachio Shelled, Halves, Raw, with a net weight of 30 lbs. The specific lot number is TO010092, and the expiry date is September 2014. A total of 477 units, weighing 14,310 lbs, are involved in this recall.

The product was distributed in New Jersey and Massachusetts. Consumers who have this product in their possession should stop using it and contact the recalling firm for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
US Pistachio Shelled, Halves, Raw, Net Weight: 30lbs.

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)

  • Lot#TO010092
  • expiry date: September 2014

Distribution

Distributed in 2 states: