CLASS I Food recall · Reported 17 Jul 2013 · FDA Enforcement Report
Roasted and Salted Pistachios packed under the following recalled
Torn & Glasser is recalling Roasted and Salted Pistachios packed under the following brand names and packaging, distributed in Arizona, California, Hawaii. The recall was initiated on 7 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-1657-2013
- FDA event ID
- 65570
- Recalling firm
- Torn & Glasser, East Rancho Dominguez, CA
- Brand
- following
- Classification
- Class I
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 7 Jun 2013
- FDA classified
- 11 Jul 2013
- Reported
- 17 Jul 2013
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Reason category
- Salmonella
- Product category
- Sprouts
Timeline
| 7 Jun 2013 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 11 Jul 2013 | Classified by FDA | +34 days |
| 17 Jul 2013 | Published in enforcement report | +6 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Pistachios 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
Roasted and Salted Pistachios packed under the following brand names and packaging: Sprouts Brand Roasted & Salted Pistachios, various weights. into 12 individual plastic bags with various weights per unit, then packaged into 10 lbs cardboard box. . Sun Harvest Brand Roasted & Salted Pistachios, 12 oz., packaged in plastic bag then packed into cardboard case. 24/12oz. Hilo Brand Roasted & Salted Pistachios, 16 oz., plastic bags, packed into 12/1lb case. Individual 1 lb plastic bag labeling. Outer case #H460-084; 12/1 LB (454g).
Where it was distributed
CA, AZ, and HI.
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Pistachios have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.
Which lots are affected?
Sprouts - Best By dates:02/20/2013, 02/25/13; Julian Dates:0513 and 0563; UPC code changes for each package of Sprouts product as it has the price coded, 2 06620 xxxxx x. Sun Harvest - Best By Dates:04/11/2013 & 04/23/2013; Julian Dates:1003 and 1133. Hilo - Best By Date:04/02/2013; Julian Date:0923
Where was it sold?
CA, AZ, and HI.
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.
Other products in this recall event
1 other product · FDA event 65570This product is part of a recall event; the main page for the event is Roasted & Salted Natural Pistachios Case recalled by Torn & Glasser.
| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLASS I | Roasted & Salted Natural Pistachios Case recalled by Torn & Glasser | Torn & Glasser | Salmonella | AZ, CA, HI |
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