More pistachios are being recalled. This time it is Vista, CA-based American Gourmet. The nut company is recalling American Gourmet Roasted/Salted Pistachios for possible Salmonella
contamination. American’s supplier suggested the recall be initiated. The products were distributed in San Diego, Riverside and San Bernardino counties in California through retail stores. They come in 2.5-ounce, 4-ounce and 7.5-ounce packages. Those being recalled have best-by dates of Nov. 5, 2016, through Jan. 13, 2017. Salmonella is a pathogen that can be especially dangerous to young children, the elderly, and anyone with a compromised immune system. Symptoms include fever, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. Anyone experiences these system should obtain medical care. Salmonella contamination has been responsible for more than a half dozen nut recalls since March 1, all involving pistachios. Correction: A March 7 recall of roasted almonds was for an allergen issue, not salmonella contamination as an earlier version of this story indicated. (To sign up for a free subscription to Food Safety News, click here.)
