Salmonella outbreak linked to pistachios
(CNN) -- At least 11 people in nine states have been infected in a salmonella outbreak linked to pistachios, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced Wednesday.
Two of the people sickened were hospitalized, the CDC said.
Pistachios with the brand names of Paramount Farms, Trader Joe's and Wonderful have been recalled by the grower due to the risk of salmonella contamination. Wonderful Pistachios said the products have a 13-digit lot code.
"Wonderful Pistachios takes food safety matters very seriously and is working closely with health officials to identify the source of the problem," the company said.
People began getting ill on December 12, the CDC said. They range in age from 9 to 69.
The states involved are Alabama, Arizona, Connecticut, Georgia, Michigan, Minnesota, North Dakota, Virginia and Washington. There were two cases in Arizona and Washington.
"Collaborative investigative efforts of state, local and federal public health and regulatory officials indicate that pistachios produced by Wonderful Pistachios are a likely source of this outbreak," the CDC said.
People with products affected by the recall can return the lot code portion of the packaging by mail or to the store at which they bought the nuts to get a refund. Wonderful, which is based in California, advised consumers to throw the pistachios away.
The products, which were distributed through several retailers nationwide and Canada, can be identified by a 13-digit lot code number that can be found on the lower back or bottom panel of the package. The specific products and lot codes are:
| Product Description |
Brand |
UPC |
Unit WT |
Code Date / Lot Number |
Lot Code Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roasted No Salt Inshell Pistachios |
Wonderful |
014113910064 |
16oz |
2016 OCT 26 – 150912325560115091232557011509123255901 |
back of the bag - bottom left |
| Roasted No Salt Inshell Pistachios |
Wonderful |
014113910187 |
8oz |
10/26/2016 - 1509123259601 |
Back of the bag - bottom left |
| Roasted No Salt Inshell Pistachios |
Wonderful |
014113913652 |
200g |
2016/10/26 - 1509123260301 |
Back of the bag - bottom right |
| Roasted No Salt Inshell Pistachios |
Wonderful |
014113912532 |
225g |
2016/10/26 - 1509123256901 |
Back of the bag - bottom left |
| Roasted Salt and Pepper Inshell Pistachios |
Wonderful |
014113910293 |
4.5oz |
2016 NOV 05 - 1510123307001 |
Back of the bag - bottom right |
| Roasted Salted Inshell Pistachios |
Wonderful |
014113911863 |
1.5 oz |
10/26/16 – 1509123256701 |
Back of the bag - bottom right |
| Roasted Salted Inshell Pistachios |
Wonderful |
014113911979 |
24 oz |
2016 OCT 27 – 1509123260601 |
Back of the bag - bottom right |
| Roasted Salted Inshell Pistachios |
Wonderful |
014113910088 |
5 oz |
2016 OCT 30 - 1509123289801 |
Back of the bag - bottom right |
| Roasted Salted Inshell Pistachios |
Wonderful |
N/A |
13 oz |
2016 NOV 02 - 1510123304801 |
On clear bag - bottom that has back seal |
| Roasted Salted Inshell Pistachios |
Wonderful |
014113913638 |
40 oz |
11/05/2016 - 1510123332601 |
Back of the bag - bottom right |
| Roasted Salted Shelled Pistachios |
Wonderful |
014113734066 |
6oz |
10/26/2016 - 1509123260401 |
Back of the bag - bottom right |
| Roasted Salted Shelled Pistachios |
Wonderful |
014113913386 |
2.5oz |
2016 NOV 02 - 1510123295001 |
Back of the bag - bottom left |
| Roasted Salted Shelled Pistachios |
Wonderful |
014113910125 |
24oz |
2016 NOV 04 – 1510123331501 |
Bottom of the bag |
| Roasted Salted Shelled Pistachios |
Wonderful |
014113734066 |
6 oz |
11/02/2016 - 1510123295301 |
Back of the bag - bottom right |
| Roasted Salted Shelled Pistachios |
Wonderful |
014113912044 |
225g |
2016/10/27 - 1509123259801 |
Back of the bag - bottom left |
| Roasted Sweet Chili Pistachios |
Wonderful |
014113913331 |
1.25oz |
2016 NOV 04 - 1510123307901 |
back of the bag - bottom left |
| Roasted Sweet Chili Pistachios |
Wonderful |
014113910309 |
4.5oz |
2016 NOV 05 - 1510123308101 |
Back of the bag - bottom right |
| Roasted Salted Inshell Pistachios |
Wonderful |
014113912839 |
1 oz |
2016 OCT 26 – 1509123255401 |
Back of the bag - bottom right |
| Roasted Salted Inshell Pistachios |
Wonderful |
00014113910255 |
25 lbs |
2016/11/02 – 1510123294601 |
side box |
| Roasted Salted Inshell Pistachios |
Paramount Farms |
NA |
25 lbs |
2016 OCT 29 – 1509123280901 |
side box |
| 50% Less Salt Dry Roasted & Salted Inshell Pistachios |
Trader Joe's |
00111348 |
16 oz |
2016 OCT 28 – 1509123256501 |
Back of the bag - bottom right |
| Dry Roasted & Unsalted Inshell Pistachios |
Trader Joe's |
00079990 |
16oz |
2016 OCT 27 – 1509123256101 |
Back of the bag - bottom right |
| Dry Roasted & Salted Inshell Pistachios |
Trader Joe's |
00079983 |
16 oz |
2016 OCT 28 – 15091232599011509123260001 |
Back of the bag - bottom right |
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.
