Wonderful Pistachios & Almonds, LLC.

Recall #F-1291-2016 · Initiated 2016-03-09

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What happened

Wonderful Pistachios & Almonds is recalling Dry Roasted & Unsalted Inshell Pistachios sold at Trader Joe's because they may be contaminated with Salmonella bacteria, which has been linked to an ongoing illness outbreak.

Who is at risk

Anyone who consumed these pistachios could potentially be affected, though young children, elderly people, and those with weakened immune systems are at higher risk of serious illness.

What to do

Check if you have a 16 oz. bag of Trader Joe's Dry Roasted & Unsalted Inshell Pistachios (UPC 00079990) and do not eat them. Throw them away or return them to Trader Joe's for a refund. If you have eaten these pistachios and develop symptoms like diarrhea, fever, or abdominal cramps, contact your doctor.

Product

Dry Roasted & Unsalted Inshell Pistachios; Packaged for Trader Joe's. Packaged in 16 oz. bag. UPC 00079990

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 1509123256101, Expiry date 2016 OCT 27; 15091232562011509123256301, Expiry date 2016 OCT 28 .

Voluntary / mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated

Initial notification

Press Release

Terminated

2017-03-01