The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-2006-2016·Announced 2016-09-07

International Foodsource Recalls Raw Pistachios Due to Salmonella Risk

International Foodsource, LLC is recalling raw pistachios because FDA testing found Salmonella contamination.

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 indicates a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to the violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

Plain-English summary

International Foodsource, LLC is recalling Sam International Bulk Raw Whole Pistachio 80% VP, Net Wt. 30 lb, packaged in boxes. The recall involves 2 boxes of the product with Lot #102914. The product was distributed nationwide.

The recall was initiated because FDA contract laboratory testing determined that the raw pistachios may be contaminated with Salmonella. Salmonella is a bacterium that can cause serious illness, including diarrhea, fever, and abdominal cramps, in some people.

Consumers who purchased this product should check their inventory for the specific lot number and product description. If they have the recalled pistachios, they should not consume them and should contact the recalling firm for instructions on how to return the product or obtain a refund.

The recalled product

Product
Sam International Bulk Raw Whole Pistachio 80% VP Net Wt. 30 lb Packaged in Boxes
Affected units
2

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)

  • Lot #102914

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 4 recalled by International Foodsource, LLC 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 4 products in this recall →