Wonderful Pistachios & Almonds, LLC.

Recall #F-1290-2016 · Initiated 2016-03-09

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What happened

Wonderful Pistachios & Almonds is recalling pistachio products sold at Trader Joe's because they may be contaminated with Salmonella bacteria, which has been linked to people getting sick. The recall affects products made during a specific two-week period at one of their processing facilities.

Who is at risk

Everyone who consumed these pistachios could potentially get sick, though young children, elderly people, and those with weakened immune systems are at higher risk for serious illness.

What to do

Check if you have a 16 oz. bag of Trader Joe's 50% Less Salt Dry Roasted & Salted Inshell Pistachios (UPC 00111348) and do not eat them. Either throw the product away or return it to Trader Joe's for a refund.

Product

50% Less Salt Dry Roasted & Salted Inshell Pistachios; Packaged for Trader Joe's. Packaged in 16 oz. bag. UPC 00111348

Reason for recall

Firm is recalling all Pistachio products produced in one of their processing buildings in a two week time frame due to a link with a current outbreak of Salmonellosis.

Quantity affected

1,065,747 lbs (total)

Distribution

United states and Canada, Mexico and Peru.

Lot / code info

16 oz. bag lot codes 1509123256501, Expiry Date 2016 OCT 28; 1509123256401, Expiry date 2016 OCT 28; 1509123256601, Expiry Date 2016 OCT 29; 1510123307101, Expiry date 2016 NOV 03; 1510123307201, 1510123307301 Expiry Date 2016 NOV 04.

Voluntary / mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated

Initial notification

Press Release

Terminated

2017-03-01