Another Salmonella-in-pistachios recall

Texas Star Nut and Food Co., Inc. voluntarily recalls Nature’s Eats, Natural Pistachio Kernels, 8oz. – cello bag, with the following lot code Nature’s Eats, Natural Pistachio Kernels, 8oz. – cello bagbecause of a possible health risk:

Brand: Nature’s Eats

Product: Natural Pistachios Kernels

Size: 8 oz.

Lot Code: 40262001

Best Buy Date: 1/4/2017

The above product has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella,

This product was distributed to Retail Locations in Texas and Louisiana. The product was sold between 1/22/2016 and 2/3/2016. This notification is intended to inform consumers that may still have any of the above listed product in their possession.

The recall was as a result of a routine, random sampling program conducted by an FDA third party contracted lab which revealed that the Nature’s Eats Natural Pistachio Kernels product contained Salmonella.

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