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
2016 OCT 27 – 1509123256001

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
10/28/16 - 1509123256801

Back of the bag - bottom right

Roasted Salted Inshell Pistachios

Wonderful

014113911979

24 oz

2016 OCT 27 – 1509123260601
2016 NOV 02 - 1510123304901

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
2016 NOV 05 – 1510123305001

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
2016 OCT 29 – 1509123255501
2016 NOV 02 - 1510123294801

Back of the bag - bottom right

Roasted Salted Inshell Pistachios

Wonderful

00014113910255

25 lbs

2016/11/02 – 1510123294601
2016/11/05 – 1510123332501

side box

Roasted Salted Inshell Pistachios

Paramount Farms

NA

25 lbs

2016 OCT 29 – 1509123280901
2016 NOV 06 - 1510123332401

side box

50% Less Salt Dry Roasted & Salted Inshell Pistachios

Trader Joe's

00111348

16 oz

2016 OCT 28 – 1509123256501
2016 OCT 29 – 1509123256401
2016 OCT 30 – 1509123256601
2016 NOV 03 – 1510123307101
2016 NOV 04 – 15101233072011510123307301

Back of the bag - bottom right

Dry Roasted & Unsalted Inshell Pistachios

Trader Joe's

00079990

16oz

2016 OCT 27 – 1509123256101
2016 OCT 28 – 15091232562011509123256301

Back of the bag - bottom right

Dry Roasted & Salted Inshell Pistachios  

Trader Joe's

00079983

16 oz

2016 OCT 28 – 15091232599011509123260001
2016 OCT 29 – 1509123260101
2016 NOV 03 - 1510123294901

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.

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