Salmonella in raw pistachios

Crescent Specialty Foods, Inc. of Everett, WA is voluntarily recalling 6 oz. bags of Crescent Pistachio Raw, UPC Code: 8 95296 00103 5 because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.

salm.pistachio.jun.16No illnesses have been reported to date.

The product was distributed to retail stores and on-line stores in Oregon and Washington.

The products are packaged in 6 oz. clear, plastic bag with Crescent Nuts & Dried Fruits Pistachio Raw label attached with UPC code 8 95296 00103 5 and were distributed from October 21, 2015 – May 2, 2016. See photo below.

The recall was as a result of a routine, random sampling program conducted by an FDA third party contracted lab which revealed the recalled product tested positive for Salmonella. The root cause is unknown to date.

Consumers should not consume the product. The consumer should return the product to place of purchase for a refund. Customers with questions may contact the stores where they purchased the product. For further inquiries email us at: info@csf1.com

This recall is being made at the request of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.