Wonderful Pistachios is recalling certain lots, flavors and sizes of pistachios because there is a risk of contamination from Salmonella, which can cause more serious infections among people with diabetes.
Wonderful Pistachios announced that it is voluntarily recalling a limited number of flavors and sizes of in-shell and shelled pistachios due to a risk of Salmonella contamination.
Salmonella, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, people with diabetes, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems.
Healthy persons infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. In rare circumstances, infection with Salmonella can result in the organism getting into the bloodstream and producing more severe illnesses such as arterial infections (i.e., infected aneurysms), endocarditis and arthritis.
According to Center for Disease Control and Prevention some of our products may be linked to an outbreak of Salmonellosis. The products, which were distributed through several retailers nationwide and Canada, can be identified by a 13-digit lot code number that can be found on the lower back or bottom panel of the package.
The specific products and lot codes are:
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| Product Description | Brand | UPC | Unit WT | Code Date / Lot Number | Lot Code Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roasted No Salt Inshell Pistachios | Wonderful | 014113910064 | 16oz | 2016 OCT 26 – 1509123255601 1509123255701 1509123255901 2016 OCT 27 – 1509123256001 | back of the bag – bottom left |
| Roasted No Salt Inshell Pistachios | Wonderful | 014113910187 | 8oz | 10/26/2016 – 1509123259601 | Back of the bag – bottom left |
| Roasted No Salt Inshell Pistachios | Wonderful | 014113913652 | 200g | 2016/10/26 – 1509123260301 | Back of the bag – bottom right |
| Roasted No Salt Inshell Pistachios | Wonderful | 014113912532 | 225g | 2016/10/26 – 1509123256901 | Back of the bag – bottom left |
| Roasted Salt and Pepper Inshell Pistachios | Wonderful | 014113910293 | 4.5oz | 2016 NOV 05 – 1510123307001 | Back of the bag – bottom right |
| Roasted Salted Inshell Pistachios | Wonderful | 014113911863 | 1.5 oz | 10/26/16 – 1509123256701 10/28/16 – 1509123256801 | Back of the bag – bottom right |
| Roasted Salted Inshell Pistachios | Wonderful | 014113911979 | 24 oz | 2016 OCT 27 – 1509123260601 2016 NOV 02 – 1510123304901 | Back of the bag – bottom right |
| Roasted Salted Inshell Pistachios | Wonderful | 014113910088 | 5 oz | 2016 OCT 30 – 1509123289801 | Back of the bag – bottom right |
| Roasted Salted Inshell Pistachios | Wonderful | N/A | 13 oz | 2016 NOV 02 – 1510123304801 | On clear bag – bottom that has back seal |
| Roasted Salted Inshell Pistachios | Wonderful | 014113913638 | 40 oz | 11/05/2016 – 1510123332601 | Back of the bag – bottom right |
| Roasted Salted Shelled Pistachios | Wonderful | 014113734066 | 6oz | 10/26/2016 – 1509123260401 | Back of the bag – bottom right |
| Roasted Salted Shelled Pistachios | Wonderful | 014113913386 | 2.5oz | 2016 NOV 02 – 1510123295001 | Back of the bag – bottom left |
| Roasted Salted Shelled Pistachios | Wonderful | 014113910125 | 24oz | 2016 NOV 04 – 1510123331501 2016 NOV 05 – 1510123305001 | Bottom of the bag |
| Roasted Salted Shelled Pistachios | Wonderful | 014113734066 | 6 oz | 11/02/2016 – 1510123295301 | Back of the bag – bottom right |
| Roasted Salted Shelled Pistachios | Wonderful | 014113912044 | 225g | 2016/10/27 – 1509123259801 | Back of the bag – bottom left |
| Roasted Sweet Chili Pistachios | Wonderful | 014113913331 | 1.25oz | 2016 NOV 04 – 1510123307901 | back of the bag – bottom left |
| Roasted Sweet Chili Pistachios | Wonderful | 014113910309 | 4.5oz | 2016 NOV 05 – 1510123308101 | Back of the bag – bottom right |
| Roasted Salted Inshell Pistachios | Wonderful | 014113912839 | 1 oz | 2016 OCT 26 – 1509123255401 2016 OCT 29 – 1509123255501 2016 NOV 02 – 1510123294801 | Back of the bag – bottom right |
| Roasted Salted Inshell Pistachios | Wonderful | 00014113910255 | 25 lbs | 2016/11/02 – 1510123294601 2016/11/05 – 1510123332501 | side box |
| Roasted Salted Inshell Pistachios | Paramount Farms | NA | 25 lbs | 2016 OCT 29 – 1509123280901 2016 NOV 06 – 1510123332401 | side box |
| 50% Less Salt Dry Roasted & Salted Inshell Pistachios | Trader Joe’s | 00111348 | 16 oz | 2016 OCT 28 – 1509123256501 2016 OCT 29 – 1509123256401 2016 OCT 30 – 1509123256601 2016 NOV 03 – 1510123307101 2016 NOV 04 – 1510123307201 1510123307301 | Back of the bag – bottom right |
| Dry Roasted & Unsalted Inshell Pistachios | Trader Joe’s | 00079990 | 16oz | 2016 OCT 27 – 1509123256101 2016 OCT 28 – 1509123256201 1509123256301 | Back of the bag – bottom right |
| Dry Roasted & Salted Inshell Pistachios | Trader Joe’s | 00079983 | 16 oz | 2016 OCT 28 – 1509123259901 1509123260001 2016 OCT 29 – 1509123260101 2016 NOV 03 – 1510123294901 | Back of the bag – bottom right |
Back of the bag – bottom right
Consumers may return these products to Wonderful Pistachios for a refund by sending the product back or bottom portion of the package that contains the lot code (see photo below) to Wonderful Pistachios, 13646 Hwy 33, Lost Hills, CA 93249.
If consumers prefer, they may return the product to the store from which it was purchased for a refund. Consumers should discard the nuts prior to returning the entire package or lot code panel to their retail store.
Consumers with questions are encouraged to contact (844) 505-3844, 24 hours per day, 7 days per week.
