CLASS I Food recall · Reported 6 Apr 2016 · FDA Enforcement Report

Pistachio Raw Whole Shelled retail or bulk recalled by Lipari Foods

Lipari Foods is recalling Pistachio Raw Whole Shelled retail or bulk, distributed in 14 states. The recall was initiated on 10 Feb 2016 and the FDA has classified it as Class I.

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Lot, batch or date codesPistachio Raw Whole Shelled Generic (packaged by JLM) Product # 481966 5 Pound Bag UPC 094776132119 Lot numbers 22201508 best by 8/21/2016 14201509 best by 9/13/2016 Product # 333803 9 oz tub UPC 760208123818 Lot numbers 25201511 best by 11/24/16 21201510 best by 10/20/16 26201508 best by 8/25/16 29201601 best by 1/28/17 04201601 best by 1/3/17 Pistachio Meat Raw Private labeled (Marv & Alisons Marketplace, Long Lake Market, Martins, Holiday Market, The Purple Onion, Trentwood Farms, Angeli Foods, Market Square, Village Food Market, Marthas Vineyard, Remke Market) Product # 206661 9 oz tub UPC 760208123818 Lot numbers 25201511 best by 11/24/16 21201510 best by 10/20/16 26201508 best by 8/25/16 29201601 best by 1/28/17

Quantity recalled94 Cases 481966 (5# Pistachio Raw Whole Shelled; 164 Cases 333803 (12-9oz. Pistachio Meat Raw); 46 Cases 206661 (12-9oz. Private Label Pistachi

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-0901-2016
FDA event ID: 73378
Recalling firm: Lipari Foods, Warren, MI
Classification: Class I
Status: Terminated
Recall initiated: 10 Feb 2016
FDA classified: 30 Mar 2016
Reported: 6 Apr 2016
Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by: Telephone
Reason category: Salmonella
Product category: Nuts

Timeline

10 Feb 2016	Recall initiated by company
30 Mar 2016	Classified by FDA	+49 days
6 Apr 2016	Published in enforcement report	+7 days

Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.

Reason for recall

The pistachio products are being recalled as they have the potential to 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

Pistachio Raw Whole Shelled 9-oz. retail plastic tub or 5-lb. bulk plastic bag. 12, 9-oz tubs per case. 1, 5# bag per case.

Where it was distributed

Retail and foodservice establishments in the following states: IA, IL, IN, KY, MI, MN, MO, NE, NV, OH, PA, TN, WI, WV

Iowa Illinois Indiana Kentucky Michigan Minnesota Missouri Nebraska Nevada Ohio Pennsylvania Tennessee Wisconsin West Virginia

Questions about this recall

Why was it recalled?

The pistachio products are being recalled as they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.

Which lots are affected?

Pistachio Raw Whole Shelled Generic (packaged by JLM) Product # 481966 5 Pound Bag UPC 094776132119 Lot numbers 22201508 best by 8/21/2016 14201509 best by 9/13/2016 Product # 333803 9 oz tub UPC 760208123818 Lot numbers 25201511 best by 11/24/16 21201510 best by 10/20/16 26201508 best by 8/25/16 29201601 best by 1/28/17 04201601 best by 1/3/17 Pistachio Meat Raw Private labeled (Marv & Alisons Marketplace, Long Lake Market, Martins, Holiday Market, The Purple Onion, Trentwood Farms, Angeli Foods, Market Square, Village Food Market, Marthas Vineyard, Remke Market) Product # 206661 9 oz tub UPC 760208123818 Lot numbers 25201511 best by 11/24/16 21201510 best by 10/20/16 26201508 best by 8/25/16 29201601 best by 1/28/17

Where was it sold?

Retail and foodservice establishments in the following states: IA, IL, IN, KY, MI, MN, MO, NE, NV, OH, PA, TN, WI, WV

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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1 other product · FDA event 73378

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