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# More salmonella contamination causes another nut recall
- URL: https://www.foodsafetynews.com/2016/03/more-salmonella-contamination-causes-another-nut-recall/
- Published: 2016-03-24T19:47:13.000Z
- Updated: 2018-07-31T08:43:35.000Z
- Author: News Desk
- Tags: Recalls, American Gourmet, pistachios, recall, Salmonella, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2025-11-25 10:59

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

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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 ](http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm489492.htm?ref=foodsafetynews.com)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***](http://www.foodsafetynews.com/subscribe/#.VtY2Ysdln%5FR)***.)***