American Gourmet Pistachios Recalled for Potential Salmonella Contamination
American Gourmet is recalling Roasted and Salted Pistachios because they may be contaminated with Salmonella.
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 5/5 (Critical).
Highest-severity recall. The hazard can cause serious injury or death. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.
Our severity reasoning: The agency classification is FDA Class I, which mandates a minimum severity score of 5 according to the rubric.
Plain-English summary
American Gourmet is recalling Roasted and Salted Pistachios in 2.5 oz, 4 oz, and 7.5 oz sizes. The recall is issued because the product may be contaminated with Salmonella.
The affected products have UPC codes 1578600108, 1578600135, and 1578600123. The recall covers 27,467 units with Best By dates ranging from 11.5.2016 through 1.13.2017. The product was distributed in San Diego, Riverside, and San Bernardino counties in California.
Consumers should check their pantries for these specific products and UPC codes. If found, they should stop consuming the product and follow instructions from the recalling firm or FDA regarding disposal or return.
The recalled product
- Product
- Roasted & Salted Pistachios, size: 2.5 oz, 4 oz, 7.5 oz., UPC 1578600108, 1578600135, 1578600123
- Manufacturer
- American Gourmet
- Category
- Food — Nuts
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 27,467
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 (1)
- Best By: 11.5.2016 through 1.13.2017
Distribution
Distribution scope not specified by the agency.
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