The nuts have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella
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Torn and Glasser, Inc., of Los Angeles, Calif., is recalling some packaged Pistachios because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.
This decision to recall was made due to the expanded recall of pistachio products by ARO pistachio due to the potential of Salmonella contamination. The recalled Torn and Glasser products contain pistachios supplied by the ARO processing plant located in Terra Bella, Calif.
The recalled product was distributed from February 21, 2012, to April 29, 2013, in Calif., Ariz. and Hawaii.
The company has not received any complaints concerning illness to date.
The following products and lots are affected:
| ITEM NUMBER | PRODUCT DESCRIPTION | PACK SIZE | UPC CODE | LOTS AFFECTED |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 460-120 | Torn and Glasser labelPISTACHIOS NATURAL, Roasted and Salted | 24/8 oz bags | 0 72488 15002 7 | Lot code: 3402. Lot code marking can be found on the front label. |
| H460-084 | Hilo Label PISTACHIOS NATURAL, Roasted and Salted | 12/1 LB bag | 0 72488 11209 4 | Lot code: 0923. Lot code marking can be found on the back corner next to the seal. |
| 460-123 | Sun Harvest Label PISTACHIOS NATURAL, Roasted and Salted | 24/12 oz Bag | 6 46670 30675 4 | Best Before Date:04/11/2013 JD:1003 & Best Before Date 04/23/2013 JD:1133. Lot code marking can be found on the back corner next to the seal. |
| SP460-145 | Sprouts Label PISTACHIOS NATURAL, Roasted and Salted | 10 LB Case (12 BAGS) | 2 06620 xxxxx x (random weight – UPC is different based on weight) | Best Before Date:02/20/2013 JD:0513 & Best Before Date: 02/25/2013 JD:0563 Lot code marking can be found on the front label.
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Consumers who have purchased any of the recalled products are urged not to eat them and to return products to the place of purchase for a full refund.
Consumers can contact the Company at 1-310-605-4900/1-800-282-6887 from 7am to 3:30pm (PST) Monday – Friday.