Recall & Advice to Consumers and Retailers

Salmonella Montevideo and Salmonella Senftenberg Infections Linked to Wonderful Pistachios (Final Update)

This outbreak investigation is over. However, the recalled products have a long shelf life and may still be in people’s homes. Consumers unaware of the recall could continue to eat the products and potentially get sick. Read the Recall and Advice to Consumers and Retailers.


Recall

On March 9, 2016, Wonderful Pistachios of Lost Hills, California voluntarily recalledExternal a limited number of flavors and sizes of in-shell and shelled pistachios because they may be contaminated with Salmonella. The pistachios were sold under the brand names Wonderful, Paramount Farms, and Trader Joe’s and were sold nationwide and in Canada, Mexico, and Peru.

Brand Product Description Code Date / Lot Number Lot Code Location Weight UPC
Paramount Farms Roasted Salted Inshell Pistachios 2016 NOV 05 – 1510123332401 side box 25 lbs NA
Paramount Farms Roasted Salted Inshell Pistachios 2016 OCT 27 – 1509123280901 side box 25 lbs NA
Trader Joes Dry Roasted & Salted Inshell Pistachios   2016 NOV 03 – 1510123294901 Back of the bag – bottom right 16 oz 79983
Trader Joes 50% Less Salt Dry Roasted & Salted Inshell Pistachios 2016 NOV 03 – 1510123307101 Back of the bag – bottom right 16 oz 111348
Trader Joes 50% Less Salt Dry Roasted & Salted Inshell Pistachios 2016 NOV 04 – 1510123307201 Back of the bag – bottom right 16 oz 111348
Trader Joes 50% Less Salt Dry Roasted & Salted Inshell Pistachios 2016 NOV 04 – 1510123307301 Back of the bag – bottom right 16 oz 111348
Trader Joes Dry Roasted & Unsalted Inshell Pistachios  2016 OCT 27 – 1509123256101 Back of the bag – bottom right 16oz 79990
Trader Joes Dry Roasted & Unsalted Inshell Pistachios  2016 OCT 28 – 1509123256201 Back of the bag – bottom right 16oz 79990
Trader Joes Dry Roasted & Unsalted Inshell Pistachios  2016 OCT 28 – 1509123256301 Back of the bag – bottom right 16oz 79990
Trader Joes 50% Less Salt Dry Roasted & Salted Inshell Pistachios 2016 OCT 28 – 1509123256401 Back of the bag – bottom right 16 oz 111348
Trader Joes 50% Less Salt Dry Roasted & Salted Inshell Pistachios 2016 OCT 28 – 1509123256501 Back of the bag – bottom right 16 oz 111348
Trader Joes Dry Roasted & Salted Inshell Pistachios   2016 OCT 28 – 1509123259901 Back of the bag – bottom right 16 oz 79983
Trader Joes Dry Roasted & Salted Inshell Pistachios   2016 OCT 28 – 1509123260001 Back of the bag – bottom right 16 oz 79983
Trader Joes 50% Less Salt Dry Roasted & Salted Inshell Pistachios 2016 OCT 29 – 1509123256601 Back of the bag – bottom right 16 oz 111348
Trader Joes Dry Roasted & Salted Inshell Pistachios   2016 OCT 29 – 1509123260101 Back of the bag – bottom right 16 oz 79983
Wonderful Roasted Salted Inshell Pistachios 10/26/16 – 1509123256701 Back of the bag – bottom right 1.5 oz Bag: 14113911856
Box: 14113911863
Wonderful Roasted No Salt Inshell Pistachios 10/26/2016 – 1509123259601 Back of the bag – bottom left 8 oz 14113910187
Wonderful Roasted Salted Shelled Pistachios 10/26/2016 – 1509123260401 Back of the bag – bottom right 6 oz 14113734066
Wonderful Roasted Salted Inshell Pistachios 10/28/16 – 1509123256801 Back of the bag – bottom right 1.5 oz Bag: 14113911856
Box: 14113911863
Wonderful Roasted Salted Inshell Pistachios 11/02/2016 – 1510123295301 Back of the bag – bottom right 6 oz 14113734066
Wonderful Roasted Salted Inshell Pistachios 11/05/2016 – 1510123332601 Back of the bag – bottom right 40 oz 14113913638
Wonderful Roasted Salted Inshell Pistachios 2016 NOV 02 – 1510123304801 Back of the bag – bottom left 13 oz 14113913706
Wonderful Roasted Sweet Chili Pistachios 2016 NOV 04 – 1510123307901 Back of the bag – bottom right 1.25 oz Bag: 14113913331
Box: 14113913348
Wonderful Roasted Salted Shelled Pistachios 2016 NOV 04 – 1510123331501 Bottom of the bag 24oz 14113910125
Wonderful Roasted Salted Shelled Pistachios 2016 NOV 05 – 1510123305001 Bottom of the bag 24oz 14113910125
Wonderful Roasted Salt and Pepper Inshell Pistachios 2016 NOV 05 – 1510123307001 Back of the bag – bottom right 4.5oz Bag: 14113910293
Box: 14113913362
Wonderful Roasted Sweet Chili Pistachios 2016 NOV 05 – 1510123308101 Back of the bag – bottom right 4.5oz Bag: 14113910309
Box: 14113913379
Wonderful Roasted No Salt Inshell Pistachios 2016 OCT 26 – 1509123255601 back of the bag – bottom left 16oz 14113910064
Wonderful Roasted No Salt Inshell Pistachios 2016 OCT 26 – 1509123255701 Back of the bag – bottom right 16oz 14113910064
Wonderful Roasted No Salt Inshell Pistachios 2016 OCT 26 – 1509123255901 back of the bag – bottom left 16oz 14113910064
Wonderful Roasted No Salt Inshell Pistachios 2016 OCT 27 – 1509123256001 back of the bag – bottom left 16oz 14113910064
Wonderful Roasted Salted Inshell Pistachios 2016 OCT 30 – 1509123289801 Back of the bag – bottom right 5 oz Bag: 14113910088
Box: 14113910156
Wonderful Roasted No Salt Inshell Pistachios 2016/10/26 – 1509123256901 Back of the bag – bottom right 225 g 14113912532
Wonderful Roasted No Salt Inshell Pistachios 2016/10/26 – 1509123260301 Back of the bag – bottom right 200 g 14113913652
Wonderful Roasted Salted Shelled Pistachios 2016/10/27 – 1509123259801 Back of the bag – bottom right 225 g 14113912044
Wonderful Roasted Salted Inshell Pistachios 2016/11/02 – 1510123294601 Back of the bag – bottom right 25 lbs 14113910255
Wonderful Roasted Salted Inshell Pistachios 2016/11/05 – 1510123332501 Back of the bag – bottom right 26 lbs 14113910255
Wonderful  Roasted Salted Shelled Pistachios 2016 NOV 02 – 1510123295001 Back of the bag – bottom right 2.5 oz Bag: 14113910132
Box: 14113913386
Wonderful  Roasted Salted Inshell Pistachios 2016 NOV 02 – 1510123304901 Back of the bag – bottom right 24 oz 14113911979
Wonderful  Roasted Salted Inshell Pistachios 2016 NOV 2 – 1510123294801 Back of the bag – bottom right 1 oz Bag: 14113912839
Box: 14113910323
Wonderful  Roasted Salted Inshell Pistachios 2016 OCT 26 – 1509123255401 Back of the bag – bottom right 1 oz Bag: 14113912839
Box: 14113910323
Wonderful  Roasted Salted Inshell Pistachios 2016 OCT 27 – 1509123260601 Back of the bag – bottom right 24 oz 14113911979
Wonderful  Roasted Salted Inshell Pistachios 2016 OCT 29 – 1509123255501 Back of the bag – bottom right 1 oz Bag: 14113912839
Box: 14113910323
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Recalled products can be identified by a lot code number that can be found on the lower back or bottom panel of the package.

Advice to Consumers & Retailers

  • We recommend that consumers do not eat and retailers do not sell recalled pistachios produced by Wonderful Pistachios.
    • These products have a long shelf life and may still be in people’s homes.
    • Products can be identified by a lot code number that can be found on the lower back or bottom panel of the package.
  • Return recalled pistachios to the place of purchase for a refund.
    • Even if some of the pistachios have been eaten and no one has gotten sick, don’t eat them and return the product.
  • Contact your health care provider if you think you may have become ill from eating contaminated pistachios.
    • Most people infected with Salmonella develop the following signs and symptoms 12-72 hours after being exposed to the bacteria:
      • Diarrhea
      • Fever
      • Abdominal cramps