Pistachios Raw Kernel (ARO) – Salmonella outbreak (2013)
Class I: A situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of, or exposure to, a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death
Class I recall indicates potential for serious health consequences.
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Check Your Product
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
ARO Pistachios, Pistachios raw kernel - no salt; Sold in 9 oz. raw kernel, no salt airtight jar; 2.5 lb raw Kernel, no salt, air tight jar; 30 lb Bulk raw kernel, no salt.
Brand
ARO Pistachios, Inc.
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
all codes in 2012 crop year.
Products Sold
all codes in 2012 crop year.
ARO Pistachios, Inc. is recalling ARO Pistachios, Pistachios raw kernel - no salt; Sold in 9 oz. raw kernel, no salt airtight jar; due to Epidemiological evidence in Salmonella Senftenberg outbreak points to product produced at firm.. This is a Class I recall, indicating a high risk of serious health consequences. Based on FDA enforcement report.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
Epidemiological evidence in Salmonella Senftenberg outbreak points to product produced at firm.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
Consumers should stop using the product and contact the recalling firm or return it to the place of purchase.
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View official FDA recall noticeDistribution
As reported by FDA
AL, AK, AZ, CA, CT, FL, GA, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, MD, MA, MI, MN, NE, NH, NJ, NY, NC, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, TX, UT, VA, DC
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