April 14th, 2009, FDA pistachio recall press releases

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Number 1:

Nino Salvaggio International Marketplace Stores Conducts Pistachio Recall in Michigan because of Possible Risk to Health

Contact:
Fred Rayle
(248) 879-7790
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- Troy, MI - April 14, 2009--- Nino Salvaggio International Marketplace stores in Michigan are voluntarily recalling pistachios supplied to us by Setton Pistachio of Terra Bella, Inc., and sold in our retail stores, due to concerns of potential Salmonella contamination. Salmonella is an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. In rare circumstances, infection with Salmonella can result in the organism getting into the bloodstream and producing more severe illnesses such as arterial infections (i.e., infected aneurysms), endocarditis and arthritis.

As a precautionary measure, Nino Salvaggio stores removed all Setton Pistachio products from sale in our Michigan retail stores on April 6th, 2009. This was done in response to a recall issued by Setton Pistachio on April 6th, 2009, when Setton Pistachio expanded its recall to include all roasted shelled and in-shell pistachios from its 2008 crop.

The pistachio products affected by this recall were sold in Nino Salvaggio’s Michigan stores prior to April 7, 2009 and include:

Nino Salvaggio Special Selection Pistachio Nuts, Fresh Roasted and Salted, 1lb. bag
Nino Salvaggio Special Selection Pistachio Nuts, Fresh Roasted and Salted, 3lb. bag
No known illnesses have been reported to date in connection with pistachios and pistachio products.

Our Guests may return the product to a Nino Salvaggio store for a full refund. For more information about the pistachio recall and investigation, visit www.fda.gov/pistachios (http://www.fda.gov/pistachios)

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Number 2 for 4/14:

Recall -- Firm Press Release

FDA posts press releases and other notices of recalls and market withdrawals from the firms involved as a service to consumers, the media, and other interested parties. FDA does not endorse either the product or the company.
Nassau Candy is Voluntarily Recalling Various Pistachio Products

Contact:
Maria Adames
(516) 433-7100 ext 297
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- Hicksville, NY -- April 14, 2009 --- Nassau Candy Of Hicksville, NY is voluntarily recalling various pistachio products as a precautionary measure because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. This recall action is being taken due to the expanded recall activities for the 2008 crop of In-Shell Pistachios distributed by Setton Pistachio of Terra Bella, Inc. in Terra Bella, California.

Salmonella is an organism, which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. In rare circumstances, infection with Salmonella can result in the organism getting into the bloodstream and producing more severe illnesses such as arterial infections (i.e. infected aneurysms), endocarditis and arthritis. For more information on Salmonella, please visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Website at http://www.cdc.gov (http://www.cdc.gov/)

These recalled products were distributed nationwide through retail stores and wholesale customers. Specific product information, including Item Number, Pack Size, Packaging Type, and code information can be found in detail on the chart below.
Item / SKU #
Item
Pack / Size Weight
UPC CODE
920
BULK - California Natural Pistachios Super Select
6.25 lb / 4 case

6 1864500920 5
923
BULK California Red Pistachios ** House **
6.25 lb / 4 case

6 1864500923 6
968
BULK - California Natural Pistachios N/S
6.25 lb / 4 case

6 1864500968 7
8920
Sheila's Delights Brand Pistachios
8 oz
6 1864508920 7
10325
Linens & Things, Culver Ridge Brand Natural Salted Pistachios
24.75 oz
6 1864510325 5

No illnesses have been reported to date.

All retail customers who have purchased the items listed below should not consume this product and should return it to the store of purchase for a full refund or replacement.

Consumers with any questions regarding this voluntary recall activity can call 516-433-7100 during the hours of 8 am – 4:30 pm EDT.

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Number 3 for 4/14:

Recall -- Firm Press Release

FDA posts press releases and other notices of recalls and market withdrawals from the firms involved as a service to consumers, the media, and other interested parties. FDA does not endorse either the product or the company.
Superior Nut and Candy is Voluntary Recalling Their Products Containing Pistachios

Contact:
Enrique Ruvalcaba
(773) 254-7900
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- Chicago, IL. - April 14, 2009 --- Superior Nut and Candy. of Chicago, Illinois, manufactured nut products which contain pistachios supplied by Setton Pistachio and also distributed pistachio products purchased from Setton Pistachio. Superior Nut and Candy is voluntary recalling their products containing pistachios because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. Salmonella is an organism, which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. In rare circumstances, infection with Salmonella can result in the organism getting into the bloodstream and producing more severe illnesses such as arterial infections (i.e. infected aneurysms), endocarditis and arthritis. For more information on Salmonella, please visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s web site at http://www.cdc.gov (http://www.cdc.gov/)

The pistachio products were sold and distributed by Superior Nut and Candy nationwide, through email orders, phone orders and faxed orders.

The products under recall are labeled as follows:
BrandProductItemCase / SizeLotsStreit's70233Natural pistachio round tub for Passover12/8 oz0569Superior64960Raw pistachios in zip-lock bag6/35 oz0629, 3368, 0869, 0779, 3528Superior98012Natural Pistachio in clear cellophane bag12/1.25 oz0579, 0739, 0659, 0729, 0639Superior98708Salted Natural Pistachio in clear cellophane bag12/ 2.75 oz0789, 0639, 0649Superior65002Natural Pistachio in lay-down plastic bag18/16oz0649Dot's Finer Snacks94968Salted Nat Pistachio in conffetti bag24/5 oz0549,0559, 0839
No illnesses have been reported to us to date.
Superior Nut and Candy became aware of the recall by Setton Pistachio of Terra Bella, California through recent press releases.

Consumers should quarantine the product until further notice. Consumers with questions may call us at: (773) 254-7900, M-F 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Central Time.

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Number 4 for 4/14 (posted 4/20 on FDA's website):

Recall -- Firm Press Release

FDA posts press releases and other notices of recalls and market withdrawals from the firms involved as a service to consumers, the media, and other interested parties. FDA does not endorse either the product or the company.
NUTS ON CLARK Issues Nationwide Voluntary Recall of Roasted and Salted in Shell California Pistachios Due to Possible Health Risk

Contact:
Estelle Kenney
773-719-9293
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- Chicago,lL -- April 14, 2009 -- "NUTS ON CLARK" announced today that it has voluntarily recalled and discontinued selling since April 6, 2009, all batches of California Pistachios as a precautionary measure because the product may be contaminated with Salmonella. The affected product is in 1/3 lb. clear plastic bags of California Pistachios Salted, in shell or 3/4 lb. clear plastic tubs.
Salmonella can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain. In rare circumstances, infection with Salmonella can result in the organism getting into the bloodstream and producing more severe illnesses such as arterial infections (Le., infected aneurysms), endocarditis, and arthritis.
The products were distributed Nationwide and sold through "NUTS AND CLARK" located in Chicago, IL and the "NUTS ON CLARK" website, (where only 3/4 lb. containers are sent.)
"NUTS ON CLARK" initiated this voluntary recall on April 6, 2009, by removing all pistachios obtained from Setton Pistachio of Terra Bella, Inc. that had potential contamination with the Salmonella organism. There have been no cases of Salmonellosis reported to date in connection with this product. "NUTS ON CLARK" removed all suspected pistachios for sale, as a precaution as soon as the various media publicly reported the problem. After all pistachios were removed, "NUTS ON CLARK" contacted Setton Farms about the possibility of contamination. Setton Farms confirmed that all pistachios from the 2008 crop had possibly been contaminated.
Consumers who have purchased bags or containers of "NUTS ON CLARK" California Pistachios are urged to return them to the store for a refund or exchange.
Customers with questions maycontact "NUTS ON CLARK" at 773-549-6622.

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FDA class I recall now complete:

PRODUCT
Green Pista (raw pistachios), packaged in plastic 3.5 oz. (100 gram) bags with a FAMOUS brand label. Recall # F-0855-2010
CODE
Product supplied from January 1, 2009, to April 14, 2009
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Recalling Firm: Lajuna Inc., dba Famous Food Products, Houston, TX, by fax from April 14, 2009 to April 18, 2009.
Manufacturer: Setton Pistachio of Terra Bella, Inc., Terra Bella, CA. Firm initiated recall is complete.
REASON
The product was manufactured using pistachios recalled by Setton Pistachio of Terra Bella because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
80 bags of 100g each
DISTRIBUTION
TX, OK

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FDA class I recall complete:

PRODUCT
1) in-shell natural pistachios packaged under the following labels: a) Superior Snacks Natural Pistachios, Net Wt. 1.25 oz (35.4g) and 2.75 oz (78g) plastic film bags, 12 bags per case, 1.25 oz. - item 98012, UPC 7 22648 98012 3, 2.75 oz - item 98708, UPC 7 22648 98708 5; b) Natural Pistachios Dry Roasted, Net Wt. 16 oz (454g) ziplock plastic bags, 18 bags per case, item 65002, UPC 7 22648 65002 6; c) Natural Pistachios Dry Roasted, Net Wt. 5 oz (142g) multi-color confetti on black background plastic film bags, 24 bags per case, item 94968, UPC 7 22648 94968 7; d) Streit's Natural Pistachios Kosher for Passover, Net Wt. 8 oz (227g) clear plastic tubs, 12 tubs per case, item 70233, UPC 0 70227 64005 1. Recall # F-0501-2010;
2) Superior Nut & Candy Raw Pistachio Kernels, Net Wt. 35 oz (992g) ziplock plastic bags, 6 bags per case, item 64960, UPC 7 22648 64960 0. Recall # F-0502-2010
CODE
1) item 98012, lots 057 9, 063 9, 065 9, 072 9 and 073 9 ; item 98708, lots 063 9, 064 9 and 078 9; item 65002, lot 064 9; item 94968, lots 054 9, 055 9 and 083 9; item 70233, lot 056 9;
2) Lots 336 8, 352 8, 062 9, 077 9 and 086 9
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Superior Nut & Candy Dist., Co., Chicago, IL, by press release on April 14, 2009. Firm initiated recall is complete.
REASON
The products were manufactured using pistachios that have been recalled by Setton because they may be contaminated with Salmonella.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
2,491 cases
DISTRIBUTION
Nationwide