Class IF-0901-2016

Class I— FDA's most serious classification, issued when there is a reasonable probability that consumption of or exposure to the product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

Product

Pistachio Raw Whole Shelled 9-oz. retail plastic tub or 5-lb. bulk plastic bag. 12, 9-oz tubs per case. 1, 5# bag per case.

Type: Food
Affected lot / code info: Pistachio Raw Whole Shelled Generic (packaged by JLM) Product # 481966 5 Pound Bag UPC 094776132119 Lot numbers 22201508 best by 8/21/2016 14201509 best by 9/13/2016 Product # 333803 9 oz tub UPC 760208123818 Lot numbers 25201511 best by 11/24/16 21201510 best by 10/20/16 26201508 best by 8/25/16 29201601 best by 1/28/17 04201601 best by 1/3/17 Pistachio Meat Raw Private labeled (Marv & Alisons Marketplace, Long Lake Market, Martins, Holiday Market, The Purple Onion, Trentwood Farms, Angeli Foods, Market Square, Village Food Market, Marthas Vineyard, Remke Market) Product # 206661 9 oz tub UPC 760208123818 Lot numbers 25201511 best by 11/24/16 21201510 best by 10/20/16 26201508 best by 8/25/16 29201601 best by 1/28/17
Quantity: 94 Cases 481966 (5# Pistachio Raw Whole Shelled; 164 Cases 333803 (12-9oz. Pistachio Meat Raw); 46 Cases 206661 (12-9oz. Private Label Pistachi

Why it was recalled

The pistachio products are being recalled as they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.

Recalling firm

Firm: Lipari Foods, Inc.
Notification channel: Telephone
Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address: 26661 Bunert Rd, N/A, Warren, Michigan 48089-3650

Distribution

Distribution pattern: Retail and foodservice establishments in the following states: IA, IL, IN, KY, MI, MN, MO, NE, NV, OH, PA, TN, WI, WV

Timeline

Recall initiated: 2016-02-10
FDA classified: 2016-03-30
Posted by FDA: 2016-04-06
Terminated: 2017-03-30
Status: Terminated

Source: openFDA Food Enforcement endpoint. Recall record F-0901-2016. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings.