The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-2390-2012·Announced 2012-10-03

Gordon Food Service Recalls Pistachios Due to Potential Peanut Contamination

Gordon Food Service is recalling shelled raw pistachios because they may be mis-packed with chopped peanuts, posing a risk to people with peanut allergies.

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, and the source text explicitly states that consumption poses a risk of 'serious or life-threatening allergic reaction,' meeting the criteria for a Critical severity score.

Plain-English summary

Gordon Food Service is recalling Tropical Food Nut & Fruit Shelled Raw Pistachios, 4 lb/2.5 lb packs. The recall is due to the potential for the boxes to be mis-packed with chopped peanuts.

People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to peanuts run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product. The affected product was distributed to restaurants and GFS retail outlets in Florida.

Consumers should check for the specific product details and stop using the product if it matches the description. The source text does not provide specific instructions for disposal or return, but standard recall procedures apply.

The recalled product

Product
Pistachios, Shelled Raw, 4 /2.5 Packed by Tropical Food Nut & Fruit- Orlando, FL 32811
Affected units
7

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 (4)

  • GFS Item #866580 10015196182512
  • Lot 060412
  • 052912
  • Best By 02/03/13

Distribution

Distributed in 1 state: