Pistachio Recall Expands Over Salmonella Fears

WASHINGTON Los Angeles-based Western Mixers Produce & Nut Company has expanded its recall of ARO and/or Treasured Harvest Pistachios sold at retailers in four states over concerns the nuts may be contaminated with Salmonella, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced July 15.

Yesterdays updated recall involved Treasured Harvest Roasted & Salted Pistachios sold in 5-pound green bags, and 5-pound boxes of Treasured Harvest Raw, Shelled Pistachios. The original recall was issued on July 10 for Treasured Harvest Roasted & Salted Pistachios sold in 6-ounce plastic cups, 12-ounce clear bags, and 28-ounce clear plastic trays that were sold at retails stores in California, Nevada, Ohio and Utah. The pistachios also were sold through mail order and various distributors between Oct. 17, 2012 and April 29, 2013.