Texas Star Nut & Food Company is Expanding the Recall on Natural Pistachio Kernels and Products Containing Pistachio Kernels, Which Were Previously Voluntarily Recalled Due To Possible Salmonella Contamination

1-844-571-5555 512-658-9940 Texas Star Nut & Food Company expands the previous Recall issued on March 10, 2016, to include the following items and Best by Dates: BRANDDESCRIPTIONSIZEUPCBEST BY DATESFresh ChoiceSurvivor Mix4.75oz0-39759-17030-69/11/2016 - 1/13/2017Southern GroveSurvival Mix10oz0-41498-21118-98/27/2016 - 2/2/2017Southern GroveGo Raw8oz0-41498-21123-38/17/2016 - 9/14/2016Nature's EatsNatural Pistachios8oz8-32112-00271-58/3/2016 - 1/14/2017Nature's EatsSurvivor Mix10oz8-32112-00345-39/3/2016 - 1/18/2017Nature's EatsHill Country Ramblin'15oz8-32112-00364-48/14/2016 - 2/1/2017Nature's EatsAustin's Nutty All-Terrain12oz8-32112-00371-28/21/2016 - 1/28/2017Nature's EatsAlmond & Pistachio Duo6oz8-32112-00380-49/8/2016 - 2/8/2017Nature's EatsSimply Go Raw8oz8-32112-00383-58/13/2016 -1/25/2017 The product has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. In rare circumstances, infection with Salmonella can result in the organism getting into the bloodstream and producing more severe illnesses such as arterial infections (i.e., infected aneurysms), endocarditis and arthritis. No illnesses have been reported in relation to this product at this time. The above listed products, were distributed to Retailers nationwide. These products were sold between 8/13/2015 and 2/24/2016. The company has ceased the distribution of all of the above products containing pistachio kernels. The recall was as a result of a routine, random sampling program conducted by a FDA third party contracted lab which revealed that the Nature's Eats Natural Pistachio Kernels product contained Salmonella. Consumers who have purchased any of the above listed products and best by dates are urged to discontinue consuming the potentially affected product and may return product to the retail location for a refund. Consumers with concerns or questions should contact the company at 1-844-571-5555 from 8:30am to 5:30 pm Central Standard Time. Original Press Release ### Follow @US_FDA on Twitter Follow FDA on Facebook Follow @FDArecalls on Twitter Recent Recalled Product Photos on FDA's Flickr Photostream