The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·H-0357-2026·Announced 2026-01-14

Whole pistachio meats recalled over potential contamination with Salmonella

Sam Dry Fruits and Nuts Enterprises is recalling 32,610 lbs of whole pistachio meats over potential Salmonella contamination. The FDA has classified the action as Class I.

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: Scored 5 because the FDA has classified this action as Class I, which the rubric maps directly to Critical.

Plain-English summary

Sam Dry Fruits & Nuts PISTACHIO Meats Whole, net weight 30 lbs per unit, with a pack date of August 2025 and an expiration date of August 2027, is being recalled.

The reason given in the enforcement record is potential contamination with Salmonella.

The recall covers 32,610 lbs in 1,087 cases from lot PK00459. The record lists no US distribution and foreign distribution to Canada. The FDA has classified the action as Class I, its most serious category.

Customers holding product from this lot should not use it and should follow the firm's instructions. Anyone who has eaten it and feels unwell should contact a healthcare provider.

The recalled product

Product
Sam Dry Fruits & Nuts PISTACHIO Meats Whole LOT #: PK00459 NET WEIGHT: 30 LBS PACK DATE: AUGUST/2025 EXPIRATION DATE: AUGUST/2027
Manufacturer
Sam Dry Fruits and Nuts Enterprises, Inc
Category
Food — Nuts
Hazard
  • salmonella
  • pathogen
  • class-i
  • bulk-ingredient

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 #: PK00459

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.

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