Category: News Author : Duncan Riley Posted: March 30, 2009
Tags : pistachio, pistachio nuts, pistachio recall, pistachios, pistachios recall, sunkist pistachios
A salmonella scare traced back to a pistachio supplier in California has led to a US wide recall of certain brands of pistachio nuts.
Nuts from Setton Farms’ plant in rural Tulare County, California are currently under investigation. The company is the second largest supplier of pistachio nuts in the United States.
The Georgia Nut Company has recalled Kraft Back to Nature Nantucket Blend trail mix after some samples tested positive for salmonella. The Georgia Nut Company has also recalled its Bulk Deluxe Mixed Nuts and Dry Roasted Shelled Pistachios. Setton Farms has started a separate recall of roasted pistachios, and grocery operator Kroger also has recalled some pistachio products.
The pistachio’s were sold to three dozen wholesalers, who repackaged and resold them. As a result, the FDA said the recall was likely to expand as the pistachios were traced to processed foods like ice cream and cake mixes. We’ll keep on top of the story and offer updates when available.
Mar 31, 2009
Fortunately, they were able to discover this problem as early as now.. hope that this problem will soon be resolved.. gladly, no one got ill because of these products..
Mar 31, 2009
okay, so how do I nknow if the pistachios that I purchased at Sam's club are okay???
Mar 31, 2009
You are safe with Grand Legacy Foods, they buy from a private grower in Armagosa Valley, NV
Mar 31, 2009
I have Sunkist Pistachios in shell. Can't find out anything about that brand. Packedd by Paramount Farms, Inc. , Los Angeles, under a license from Sunkist. Anyone seen news about that brand?
Mar 31, 2009
Paramount is a completely different company. those should be OK! but wait untill you hear an official word on them.
Mar 31, 2009
My wife and I bought a 2 pound bag of pistachios from Walgreens two weeks ago. The night after eating them she was in the hospital for salmonella poisoning. We did not even think it was the pistachios. 3 days ago I ate some of them and became violently ill with cramps and diarrhea. Even today I still have cramping and pain.
This morning we heard of the recall and are afraid it is the Pistachios we bought from Walgreens.
How do we know? How can we find out?
Mar 31, 2009
is sunkist testing and will they make a press release. i bought 2 pound bad 3 weeks ago and have had no problem.
Mar 31, 2009
Grand Legacy Foods in Whole Foods stores in Las Vegas does not purchase their pistachio nut from Setton Farms. They buy them from a small farm in Armagosa Valley, NV. I know because I am one of the owner of Grand Legacy Foods and I write the checks. You can enjoy our products with confidence. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me @ 702-232-4491 I will be happy to answer your questions, thank you! Russ
Mar 31, 2009
We got very ill from Whole Foods 365 everyday value Pistachios!!!! Do not eat them!
Mar 31, 2009
Anyone know about Frito Lay pistachios? I just bought a bag today. While I was eating them, my boss stopped me and told me about the recall….
Mar 31, 2009
what about wonderful pistachios?
Mar 31, 2009
never mind i was just on paramount farms website they are not involved in the investigation. PRAISE GOD
Mar 31, 2009
I purchased a bag of walgreen brand pistachios last night and ate some today…So far I feel o.k. I found out about the recall about 2 hours after I had eaten some and I made myself throw up ! don't know if it would help but I felt like that was the thing to do……Hope Everyone is being careful not to eat any until this is figured out..
Apr 3, 2009
I also have been eating the Walgreen brand of pistachios (bought two 28 oz. bags) because someone told me they were a good snack. I've been sick for a week with cramping & diarrhea and now my joints are aching very bad.
Apr 9, 2009
I do believe Frito Lay was on the list of warned pistachio products in Canada.
Apr 10, 2009
I just found a webiste posted by the FDA and those pistachios are perfectly fine!
If you have any info on pistachios purchased at Walgreens, let me know. My boyfriend ate them and now he's really sick
Apr 17, 2009
Thank you! Just because the FDA say's do not eat Pistachios..does not mean you should do so with out doing your home work. Grand Legacy Foods wants you to be safe..so…before you grab that bag of nuts, know where it came from and do not hesitate to call the company and ask the right questions. We at Grand Legacy Foods have a true care about what you are feeling. Thank you for taking the time to read this and do not hesitate to contact me to ask me why we are difffernt. Thank you, Russ
Apr 26, 2009
Well we sure hope that Setton Farms comes out ok on this. We dodged that bullet since we only use Organic Pistachio meat from a small farm in Armagosa Valley, NV. Our “amazing” cookies and candy are selling like hotcakes in Whole Foods. Feel free to contact me 702-232-4491 for more info. Thank you, Russ