The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-2859-2017·Announced 2017-08-02

Huson Valley Farms Recalls Pistachio Dice Due to Listeria Contamination

Huson Valley Farms is recalling Pistachio Dice-Small because Listeria monocytogenes was found on food contact surfaces. The product was distributed to multiple states and British Columbia.

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 mandates a severity score of 5 according to the rubric. Additionally, the presence of Listeria monocytogenes is a high-risk pathogen.

Plain-English summary

HVF Inc. d.b.a Huson Valley Farms is recalling Pistachio Dice-Small 70PIST06. The recall was initiated because Listeria monocytogenes was found on food contact surfaces and non-food contact surfaces. The total quantity involved in the recall is 232,575.4 lbs.

The affected product is identified by Lot numbers H504790-14 and H504801. Distribution included Pennsylvania, New Hampshire, New York, Texas, Florida, Massachusetts, Maryland, California, Colorado, New Jersey, Georgia, Minnesota, Michigan, Illinois, Ohio, Arizona, Wisconsin, Tennessee, North Carolina, and British Columbia.

Consumers who have purchased this product should check their inventory for the specific lot numbers listed above. If the product is found, consumers should dispose of it or return it to the place of purchase.

The recalled product

Product
Pistachio Dice-Small 70PIST06
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 (1)

  • Lot: H504790-14 H504801

Distribution

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 51 recalled by HVF Inc. d.b.a Huson Valley Farms 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 51 products in this recall →