Class IF-1657-2013

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

Roasted and Salted Pistachios packed under the following brand names and packaging: Sprouts Brand Roasted & Salted Pistachios, various weights. into 12 individual plastic bags with various weights per unit, then packaged into 10 lbs cardboard box. . Sun Harvest Brand Roasted & Salted Pistachios, 12 oz., packaged in plastic bag then packed into cardboard case. 24/12oz. Hilo Brand Roasted & Salted Pistachios, 16 oz., plastic bags, packed into 12/1lb case. Individual 1 lb plastic bag labeling. Outer case #H460-084; 12/1 LB (454g).

Type: Food
Affected lot / code info: Sprouts - Best By dates:02/20/2013, 02/25/13; Julian Dates:0513 and 0563; UPC code changes for each package of Sprouts product as it has the price coded, 2 06620 xxxxx x. Sun Harvest - Best By Dates:04/11/2013 & 04/23/2013; Julian Dates:1003 and 1133. Hilo - Best By Date:04/02/2013; Julian Date:0923
Quantity: 328 cases

Why it was recalled

Pistachios have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.

Recalling firm

Firm: Torn & Glasser Inc.
Notification channel: E-Mail
Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address: 18933 S Reyes Ave, N/A, East Rancho Dominguez, California 90221-5814

Distribution

Distribution pattern: CA, AZ, and HI.

Timeline

Recall initiated: 2013-06-07
FDA classified: 2013-07-11
Posted by FDA: 2013-07-17
Terminated: 2014-10-01
Status: Terminated

Source: openFDA Food Enforcement endpoint. Recall record F-1657-2013. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings.