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Class I · High risk Terminated Initiated Mar 18, 2016 (11 years ago)

Roasted & Salted Pistachios recall

Recalled by American Gourmet · Vista, CA, United States

Class I — High risk. Reasonable probability of serious harm or death.

Why it was recalled

American Gourmet is recalling American Gourmet Roasted and Salted Pistachios because they may be contaminated with Salmonella.

Pathogen: Salmonella

Salmonella is the most common cause of food recalls for bacteria, often in eggs, produce, nuts and spices.

The most serious food recalls: a contaminated product can cause outbreaks, hospitalisations and deaths, especially for pregnant people, young children, older adults and anyone with a weakened immune system. All bacteria & viruses recalls.

What was recalled

Roasted & Salted Pistachios, size: 2.5 oz, 4 oz, 7.5 oz., UPC 1578600108, 1578600135, 1578600123

Quantity: 27,467 units

Food: Nuts & seeds

Lot codes, dates and UPCs

A recall covers only these codes. Compare them with the lot number, best-by date or UPC printed on your package.

Best By: 11.5.2016 through 1.13.2017

Where it was sold

California

FDA's distribution note: CA: distributed in San Diego, Riverside, and San Bernardino counties

Do not eat it. Class I means FDA judged there is a reasonable probability of serious illness or death. If the brand, size and lot or date code on your package match, throw the product away or return it to the store for a refund, and clean any surface or container it touched. If anyone has eaten it and feels unwell, contact a doctor and mention the recall. FDA lists this recall as terminated: the company has finished removing the product, so it should no longer be on shelves - but it can still be in a freezer or pantry.

Recalling firm
American Gourmet
Initiated by
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall initiated
Mar 18, 2016
In FDA report of
Sep 7, 2016
Terminated
Aug 29, 2016
FDA recall number
F-1996-2016 · event 73618
Official record
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