California grower Wonderful Pistachios announced Thursday that it has voluntarily recalled a limited number of flavors and sizes of in-shell and shelled pistachios due to a risk of Salmonella contamination, according to the Center for Disease Control.
According to the CDC, some of its products may be linked to an outbreak of Salmonellosis. The pistachios were sold under the brand names Wonderful, Paramount Farms, and Trader Joe’s, and were sold nationwide.
Eleven people infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella Montevideo have been reported from 9 states.
Two ill people have been hospitalized. No deaths have been reported, according to the CDC.
The products can be identified by a 13-digit lot code number found on the lower back or bottom panel of the package. The specific products and lot codes can be found here.
Consumers may return these products to Wonderful Pistachios for a refund by sending the product back or bottom portion of the package that contains the lot code (see photo below) to Wonderful Pistachios, 13646 Hwy 33, Lost Hills, CA 93249.
If consumers prefer, they may return the product to the store from which it was purchased for a refund. Consumers should discard the nuts prior to returning the entire package or lot code panel to their retail store.
Consumers with questions are encouraged to contact (844) 505-3844, 24 hours per day, 7 days per week.
