Pistachio Recall Widens

WASHINGTON—In light of the recent peanut-Salmonella outbreak that rocked the nation, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration took quick action March 31 and issued a warning to consumers to avoid eating pistachio products due to a risk of Salmonella contamination.

The contamination involves multiple strains of Salmonella. According to FDA, several illnesses have been reported by consumers that may be associated with the pistachios. It is not yet known whether any of the Salmonella strains found in the pistachio products are linked to an outbreak.

In the days since the announcement, more food companies have voluntarily recalled products containing pistachios sourced from Setton Pistachio of Terra Bella, Inc., Calif. The company stopped all distribution of processed pistachios and issued a voluntary recall involving approximately 1 million pounds of pistachios.

Whole Foods Market announced the voluntary recall of its 365 Everyday Value brand in-shell Dry Roasted and Salted Pistachios due to potential salmonella contamination. Click here to view the recall.

The Kar Nut Products Company announced a voluntary recall of Kar’s and Second Nature products containing pistachio nuts. Click here to view the recall.

Kroger Co. added other "sell by" dates to its recall of Private Selection® Shelled Pistachios sold in its family of stores. Stores under the following names in the 31 states where Kroger operates are included in the expanded recall: Kroger, Ralphs, Fred Meyer, Fry's, King Soopers, Smith's, Dillons, QFC, City Market, Foods Co., Jay C, Scott's, Owen's, Baker's, Gerbes, Hilander and Pay Less. Click here to view the recall.

John B. Sanfilippo and Son, Inc. voluntarily recalled bulk packaged and small packaged items of Roasted Salted Inshell Pistachios. Click here to view the recall.

Kraft Foods announced a voluntary recall of its Planters and Back to Nature products containing pistachio nuts. Click here to view the recall.

Frito-Lay announced a voluntary recall of its Frito-Lay branded in-shell salted pistachios. Click here to view the recall.

FDA maintains a searchable database of affected products. It is available by clicking here.