The following recalls have been announced because the products may be contaminated with salmonella, an organism that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections, especially in young children, the elderly and those with weakened immune systems:
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Staples is recalling its Crunch Time pistachio product. No illnesses have been reported, according to the company. The recalled product was distributed nationwide through Staples’ retail stores.
The recall involves Crunch Time pistachio nuts, 18.25 ounces; SKU 719055; best by February 2009 to March 2010.
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Raja Foods LLC is recalling several pack sizes of in-shell roasted and salted pistachios and raw pistachio kernels. The company said it has not received any reports of illnesses. These recalled pistachios were distributed to various Indian stores throughout the country. For more information, consumers can call 800-800-7923.
The recall involves:
_Swad, 32 ounce/2 pound, roasted and salted natural pistachios; UPC 0-51179-19320.
_Swad, 14 ounce, roasted and salted natural pistachios; UPC 0-51179-19310.
_Swad, 28 ounce, raw green pistachios; UPC 0-51179-19390.
_Swad, 14 ounce, raw green pistachios; UPC 0-51179-19380.
_Swad, 8 ounce, raw green pistachios; UPC 0-51179-19385.
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Ricci & Co. is recalling five pistachio products. The company said it has not received any reports of illnesses. The recalled products were distributed nationwide. For more information, consumers can call 312-787-7660.
The recall involves:
_Roasted and salted natural in shell pistachios.
_Raw shelled pistachios.
_Roasted and salted shelled pistachios.
_Roasted and salted mixed nuts with pistachios.
_Roasted no salt mixed nuts with pistachios.
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Virginia Diner Inc. is recalling Gourmet Deluxe Mixed Nuts that contain pistachios. The company said it has not received any reports of illnesses. The recalled products were sold and distributed nationwide, via the Internet, e-mail, mail, phone and faxed orders. For more information, consumers can call 757-899-6213.
The recall applies to these Deluxe Mixed Nuts products:
_Virginia Diner, Classic; UPC 0 85582 06111 3; 10 ounce can; lot codes 102008-033109.
_Virginia Diner, Classic; UPC 0 85582 01635 9; 20 ounce can; lot codes 102008-033109.
_Virginia Diner, Holiday; UPC 0 85582 01640 3; 20 ounce can; lot codes 102008-033109.
_Galloway’s Original; UPC 0 85582 03020 1; 20 ounce can; lot codes 102008-033109.
_Galloways Original; UPC 0 85582 03117 8; 10 ounce can; lot codes 102008-033109.
_Virginia Diner; UPC 0 85582 06123 6; 16 ounce bag; lot codes 102008-033109.
_Virginia Diner, Silver; UPC 0 85582 07025 2; 20 ounce can; lot codes 102008-033109.
_Virginia Diner, Silver; UPC 0 85582 07028 3; 10 ounce can; lot codes 102008-033109.
_Joe’s Market; UPC 7 2251512096 6; 10 ounce can; lot codes 102008-033109.
_Lund’s & Byerly’s; UPC 0 7243102004 9; 20 ounce can; lot codes 102008-033109.
_Publix Supermarket; UPC 0 4141510433 4; 20 ounce can; lot codes 102008-033109.
_Sam’s Wine & Spirit; UPC 0 8558209661 0; 10 ounce can; lot codes 102008-033109.
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NOW Foods is recalling NOW Foods Brand in-shell pistachios, 12-ounce bags. The company said it has not received any reports of illness related to its pistachios.
The recall involves 12 ounce packages of roasted and salted in-shell pistachios, item 7021. The lot numbers are 1057404, 1080761 and 1099940. For more information, consumers can call 888-669-3663.
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“Nuts on Clark” is recalling roasted and salted in-shell California Pistachios. No illnesses have been reported. The products were distributed nationwide and sold through “Nuts on Clark” in Chicago and the company’s Web site.
The recalled product is in 1/3 pound clear plastic bags of California Pistachios Salted, in shell or 3/4 pound clear plastic tubs. For more information, consumers can call 773-719-9293.
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Ross Nut Co. is recalling roasted salted in-shell pistachios. The company said it has not received any reports of illnesses. The recalled products are in-shell pistachios shipped to customers from Ross Nut Co. between Dec. 1, 2008, and April 3, 2009. For more information, consumers can call 847-441-0440
The recalled products were shipped in these types of packaging:
_White or red paper bags. Sizes: 2 pounds; 4 1/2 pound.
_Eight-ounce cellophane bags in gift boxes.
_White or gold tins. Sizes: 12 ounces; 1 pound and 3 ounces; 1 pound and 8 ounces; 3 pounds; 3 1/2 pounds; 3 pounds and 12 ounces; 7 pounds; 12 1/2 pounds.
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The Peanut Shop of Williamsburg is recalling certain pistachio products. The company said it has received no reports of illnesses. The recalled products were distributed to retail stores nationwide and direct home delivery through mail order.
For more information, consumers can call 800-637-3268.
Recalled items include:
_Peanut Shop of Williamsburg/Peanut Shop pistachios; 10 ounce can; lot number 34508; best by date: Dec. 10, 2010; UPC: 0 53136 00220 2, 0 53136 81716 5.
_Peanut Shop of Williamsburg/Peanut Shop pistachios; 10 ounce can; lot number 05109; best by date: Feb. 20, 2011; UPC: 0 53136 00220 2, 0 53136 81716 5.
_Peanut Shop of Williamsburg/Peanut Shop pistachios; 10 ounce can; lot number 07509; best by date: March 16, 2011; UPC: 0 53136 00220 2, 0 53136 81716 5.
_Peanut Shop of Williamsburg/Peanut Shop pistachios; 16 ounce can; lot number 07509; best by date: March 16, 2011; UPC: 0 53136 81358 7, 053136 81717 2.
_Peanut Shop of Williamsburg/Peanut Shop pistachios; 4 ounce foil bag; lot number 35908; best by date: Dec. 24, 2009; UPC: 0 53136 06305 0.
_Peanut Shop of Williamsburg/Peanut Shop pistachios; two 12-ounce bags sold together; lot number 32508; best by date: Nov. 20, 2010.
_Peanut Shop of Williamsburg/Peanut Shop pistachios; two 12-ounce bags sold together; lot number 32608; best by date: Nov. 21, 2010.
_Peanut Shop of Williamsburg/Peanut Shop pistachios; two 12-ounce bags sold together; lot number 33808; best by date: Dec. 3, 2010.
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Mellace Family Brands Inc. is recalling some of its jalapeno pistachios, garlic pistachios and chili lemon pistachios. There have been no illnesses reported, according to the company.
The recalled products were sold in Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, Florida, California, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Missouri, Nebraska, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas and Virginia. For more information, consumers can call 866-255-6887.
The recall includes:
_Mama Mellace’s Chili Lemon Pistachios, 4 ounce bag; lot code 9013; best by: 13 JAN 2010; UPC 833482008017.
_Mama Mellace’s Chili Lemon Pistachios, 4 ounce bag; lot code 8366; best by: 31 DEC 2009; UPC 833482008017.
_Mama Mellace’s Chili Lemon Pistachios, 13 ounce bag; lot code 9013; best by: 13 JAN 2010; UPC 833482007928.
_Mama Mellace’s Chili Lemon Pistachios, 13 ounce bag; lot code 9002; best by: 2 JAN 2010; UPC 833482007928.
_Mama Mellace’s Chili Lemon Pistachios, 13 ounce bag; lot code 9027; best by: 27 JAN 2010; UPC 833482007928.
_Mama Mellace’s Naturals Garlic Pistachios, 4 ounce bag; lot code 9014; best by: 14 JAN 2010; UPC 833482008000.
_Mama Mellace’s Naturals Garlic Pistachios, 4 ounce bag; lot code 8366; best by: 31 DEC 2009; UPC 833482008000.
_Mama Mellace’s Naturals Garlic Pistachios, 13 ounce bag; lot code 9013; best by: 13 JAN 2010; UPC 833482007935.
_Mama Mellace’s Naturals Garlic Pistachios, 13 ounce bag; lot code 9002; best by: 2 JAN 2010; UPC 833482007935.
_Mama Mellace’s Naturals Garlic Pistachios, 13 ounce bag; lot code 9027; best by: 27 JAN 2010; UPC 833482007935.
_Mama Mellace’s Naturals Jalapeno Pistachios, 4 ounce bag; lot code 9013; best by: 13 JAN 2010; UPC 833482008024.
_Mama Mellace’s Naturals Jalapeno Pistachios, 4 ounce bag; lot code 8336; best by: 31 DEC 2009; UPC 833482008024.
_Mama Mellace’s Naturals Jalapeno Pistachios, 13 ounce bag; lot code 9013; best by: 13 JAN 2010; UPC 833482007935.
_Mama Mellace’s Naturals Jalapeno Pistachios, 13 ounce bag; lot code 9005; best by: 5 JAN 2010; UPC 833482007935.
_Mama Mellace’s Naturals Jalapeno Pistachios, 13 ounce bag; lot code 9027; best by: 27 JAN 2010; UPC 833482007935.
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