Pistachio Recall Issued Nationwide Due to Salmonella Contamination

Seeton Pistachio of Terra Bella Inc. has issued a nationwide recall of their pistachios shipped on or after September 1, 2008 due to possible salmonella contamination. The recall involves about 1 million pounds of pistachios.

 The recall includes 2,000 pound to 1,000 pound bags of roasted unshelled pistachios sold to wholesale customers and Seeton Farms brand roasted salted shelled pistachios in 9-ounce bags with a best before date between January 6, 2010 and January 19, 2010. Private Selection shelled pistachios sold at Kroger stores, including Ralphs, Fred Meter and other stores owned by Kroger, are also a part of the recall.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the California Department of Public Health are investigating the possible contamination. Seeton said the recall in not associated with the recent peanut and peanut butter recall.

The FDA recommends that consumers avoid eating pistachio products until the investigation is complete.

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