Wonderful Pistachios & Almonds, LLC.

Recall #F-1292-2016 · Initiated 2016-03-09

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What happened

Wonderful Pistachios & Almonds is recalling Dry Roasted & Salted Inshell Pistachios sold at Trader Joe's (16 oz bags, UPC 00079983) because they may be contaminated with Salmonella bacteria, which is linked to an ongoing illness outbreak. The recall affects products made in one processing facility during a two-week period.

Who is at risk

Anyone who consumed these pistachios could potentially get sick, though children, older adults, and people with weakened immune systems are at higher risk for serious illness.

What to do

Check your home for this product and do not eat it. You can throw it away or return it to Trader Joe's for a refund. If you've eaten these pistachios and develop symptoms like diarrhea, fever, or abdominal cramps, contact your doctor.

Product

Dry Roasted & Salted Inshell Pistachios; Packaged for Trader Joe's. Packaged in 16 oz. bag. UPC 00079983

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 1509123259901, 1509123260001, Expiry date 2016 OCT 28; 1509123260101, Expiry Date 2016 OCT 29; 1510123294901, Expiry date 2016 NOV 03.

Voluntary / mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated

Initial notification

Press Release

Terminated

2017-03-01