CLASS I Food recall · Reported 17 Jul 2013 · FDA Enforcement Report
Eagle Premium, Snack Shoppe, Pistachios, in-shell pistachios recalled
Palmer Candy is recalling Eagle Premium, Snack Shoppe, Pistachios, in-shell pistachios, distributed in Illinois, Missouri, North Dakota, Nebraska, South Dakota, Tennessee. The recall was initiated on 11 Jun 2013 and the FDA has classified it as Class I.
Check your package
Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.
Recall details
- Recall number
- F-1637-2013
- FDA event ID
- 65419
- Recalling firm
- Palmer Candy, Sioux City, IA
- Brand
- Eagle
- Classification
- Class I
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 11 Jun 2013
- FDA classified
- 7 Jul 2013
- Reported
- 17 Jul 2013
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Letter
- Reason category
- Salmonella
- Product category
- Nuts
Timeline
| 11 Jun 2013 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 7 Jul 2013 | Classified by FDA | +26 days |
| 17 Jul 2013 | Published in enforcement report | +10 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
The product may be contaminated with Salmonella.
Salmonella causes fever, diarrhea and abdominal cramps, usually 12 to 72 hours after eating contaminated food. Most people recover without treatment, but severe cases can need hospital care.
Product as listed by the FDA
Eagle Premium, Snack Shoppe, Pistachios, in-shell pistachios, packaged in 2-oz (UPC 4262500705) and 5.25-oz (UPC 42625000604) bags. Distributed by: Genco Marketing, Omaha, NE.
Where it was distributed
Distribution made to TN, ND, NE, IL, SD and MO. No foreign or military/government distribution made.
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
The product may be contaminated with Salmonella.
Which lots are affected?
2-oz packages - Best Before: 10/16/13; 10/17/13; 10/18/13; 10/30/13; 11/14/13; 12/15/13; 02/20/14; 03/04/14; 03/18/14; 03/26/14; 04/04/14; 04/16/14; 04/23/14 and 05/16/14 5.25-oz packages - Best Before: 10/16/13; 04/14/14 and 04/24/14
Where was it sold?
Distribution made to TN, ND, NE, IL, SD and MO. No foreign or military/government distribution made.
What should I do if I have it?
Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.
What does Class I mean?
Class I is the most serious FDA recall category: there is a reasonable probability that using the product will cause serious health consequences or death.
Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 26 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.
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