Pistachio Growers Group Sets Up New Web Site About Pistachio Recall

A pistachio growers group has set up a Web site in an effort to distinguish products processed by a California plant currently under investigation for salmonella contamination from brands processed elsewhere. Although the information has not been verified by the Food and Drug Administration, the FDA links to it from its report on the ongoing investigation.


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Pistachio Firm Significantly Expands Pistachio Nut Recall

The second-largest pistachio processor in the nation yesterday significantly expanded its recall of nuts after federal investigators found salmonella bacteria in "critical areas" of its California facility.

Setton Pistachio of Terra Bella, Calif., said it was recalling all lots of roasted in-shell pistachios, roasted shelled pistachios and raw shelled pistachios that were produced from nuts harvested in 2008.


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The Pistachio Salmonella Timeline According To Kraft Foods

FRESNO, Calif. (AP) — Kraft Foods Inc., the company whose testing led to the nationwide pistachio recall, said Friday it first heard there was salmonella in its trail mix in late 2007, but could not trace the possible source to tainted nuts from California until two weeks ago.

Workers at one of Kraft's manufacturers in Illinois turned up a contaminated batch of fruits and nuts in December 2007. Then, in September of last year, another positive sample appeared.

Only after thousands of tests could the company pinpoint the source for the second positive test as California-based Setton Pistachio of Terra Bella, Inc., said Kraft spokeswoman Susan Davison.

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Pistachio Recall Could Affect 31 States FDA Says Don't Eat Pistachio Nuts

Word is that the Pistachio Recall could affect 31 states and the FDA is telling us not to eat Pistachio Nuts...but not to throw them away either until the company involved and the FDA decide what the extent of the contamination is. The culprit is, of course, our old friend salmonella.

Setton Farms (producer) has recalled about 1 million pounds of Pistachio Nuts and Krogers has pulled the nuts off the shelves in some states. Georgia Nut has recalled Kraft Back to Nature Nantucket Blend trail mix...

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More Pistachio Recall Info Symptoms of Salmonella FDA Info

Here is more information on the Pistachio Recall and Salmonella Symptoms:

You can contact the US Food & Drug Administration (FDA) by calling 1-888-INFO-FDA or visit the FDA Website...Here is the Link for specific information on the Pistachio Recall.

Salmonella Symptoms:

Most people experience diarrhea, abdominal cramps, and fever within 8 to 72 hours after the contaminated food was eaten. Additional symptoms may be chills, headache, nausea, and vomiting.

You should seek immediate medical attention.

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