CLASS I Food recall · Reported 14 Nov 2018 · FDA Enforcement Report
Inshell R/S 21/25 US-Select Pistachios recalled by ARO Pistachios
ARO Pistachios is recalling Inshell R/S 21/25 US-Select Pistachios, distributed in California, New Jersey. The recall was initiated on 23 Oct 2018 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-0432-2019
- FDA event ID
- 81398
- Recalling firm
- ARO Pistachios, Terra Bella, CA
- Brand
- Inshell R
- Classification
- Class I
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 23 Oct 2018
- FDA classified
- 13 Nov 2018
- Reported
- 14 Nov 2018
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Letter
- Reason category
- Salmonella
- Product category
- Nuts
Timeline
| 23 Oct 2018 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 13 Nov 2018 | Classified by FDA | +21 days |
| 14 Nov 2018 | Published in enforcement report | +1 day |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Firm is recalling one lot of pistachios after customer tested product and had a positive result for 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
Inshell R/S 21/25 US-Select Pistachios NET WT. 25 lbs. 11.34 kg Product of the USA ARO Pistachio Inc. 19570 Avenue 88, Terra Bella, Ca 93270
Where it was distributed
One customer - broker in CA - two warehouse delivery locations - one in CA, one in NJ
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Firm is recalling one lot of pistachios after customer tested product and had a positive result for Salmonella
Which lots are affected?
Lot: RSI00119; Best by 2/2020
Where was it sold?
One customer - broker in CA - two warehouse delivery locations - one in CA, one in NJ
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.
More recalls from ARO Pistachios
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food | CLASS I | Pistachios roasted/salted, in shell recalled by ARO PistachiosPistachios | ARO Pistachios | Salmonella | 32 states |
| Food | CLASS I | Pistachios raw kernel - no salt recalled by ARO PistachiosPistachios | ARO Pistachios | Salmonella | 32 states |
| Food | CLASS I | Pistachios roasted inshell - no salt recalled by ARO PistachiosPistachios | ARO Pistachios | Salmonella | 32 states |
| Food | CLASS I | Pistachios inshell - raw recalled by ARO PistachiosPistachios | ARO Pistachios | Salmonella | 32 states |
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