CLASS I Food recall · Reported 17 Jul 2013 · FDA Enforcement Report

Pistachios roasted/salted, in shell recalled by ARO Pistachios

ARO Pistachios is recalling ARO Pistachios, Inc., Pistachios roasted/salted, in shell, distributed in 32 states. The recall was initiated on 4 Jun 2013 and the FDA has classified it as Class I.

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Lot, batch or date codesAll codes from 2012 crop year.

Quantity recalled~550,000 lbs total crop year.

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-1633-2013
FDA event ID: 65375
Recalling firm: ARO Pistachios, Terra Bella, CA
Brand: ARO Pistachios
Classification: Class I
Status: Terminated
Recall initiated: 4 Jun 2013
FDA classified: 7 Jul 2013
Reported: 17 Jul 2013
Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by: Telephone
Reason category: Salmonella
Product category: Nuts

Timeline

4 Jun 2013	Recall initiated by company
7 Jul 2013	Classified by FDA	+33 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

Epidemiological evidence in Salmonella Senftenberg outbreak points to product produced at firm.

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

ARO Pistachios, Inc., Pistachios roasted/salted, in shell; sold in 6 oz. in shell R/S Poly Resealable bag; 1 lb. in shell R/S Poly Resealable bag; 2 lb. R/S airtight Jar 5 lb. in shell R/S Poly Resealable bag 25 lb bulk in shell R/S

Where it was distributed

CA, TX, MN, OR, NY, MI, UT, IA, AL, VA, NJ,AZ, GA, PA. and FL, IL, SC, OH, MA, NE, KY, UT, CT, LA, IN, DC, KS, OK, NH,, RI,, NC, MD, AK,

Alaska Alabama Arizona California Connecticut District of Columbia Florida Georgia Iowa Illinois Indiana Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Massachusetts Maryland Michigan Minnesota North Carolina Nebraska

Questions about this recall

Is Pistachios roasted/salted, in shell recalled?

Yes. ARO Pistachios recalled Pistachios roasted/salted, in shell on 4 Jun 2013. The recall is Class I and its status is Terminated. Recall number F-1633-2013.

Why was it recalled?

Epidemiological evidence in Salmonella Senftenberg outbreak points to product produced at firm.

Which lots are affected?

All codes from 2012 crop year.

Where was it sold?

CA, TX, MN, OR, NY, MI, UT, IA, AL, VA, NJ,AZ, GA, PA. and FL, IL, SC, OH, MA, NE, KY, UT, CT, LA, IN, DC, KS, OK, NH,, RI,, NC, MD, AK,

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 21 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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