Pistachios Recalled For Salmonella Risk

WASHINGTON—The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is warning consumers to avoid eating pistachio products due to a risk of Salmonella contamination.

FDA and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) are investigating Salmonella contamination in pistachio products sold by 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. The ongoing investigation may lead to additional pistachio product recalls.

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.

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FDA first learned of the problem on March 24, when it was informed by Kraft Foods that its Back To Nature Trail Mix was found to be contaminated with Salmonella. Kraft identified the source of the contamination to be pistachios from Setton and conducted a recall.