CLASS I Food recall · Reported 25 Jan 2017 · FDA Enforcement Report

Shelled Pistachios recalled by HEB Retail Support Center

HEB Retail Support Center is recalling Shelled Pistachios, distributed in Texas. The recall was initiated on 14 Dec 2016 and the FDA has classified it as Class I.

Check your package

Lot, batch or date codesUPC: 191200005, 198300006, 2702890000; Central Market and the Shelled Pistachios have a shelf life of 90 days and a Best by 1/1/17. SunRidge Farms pistachio nuts have a 12 month shelf life.

Quantity recalled2,748 containers and 10,955 pounds

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-1266-2017
FDA event ID: 75953
Recalling firm: HEB Retail Support Center, San Antonio, TX
Brand: Shelled Pistachios
Classification: Class I
Status: Terminated
Recall initiated: 14 Dec 2016
FDA classified: 13 Jan 2017
Reported: 25 Jan 2017
Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by: Press Release
Reason category: Salmonella
Product category: Nuts

Timeline

14 Dec 2016	Recall initiated by company
13 Jan 2017	Classified by FDA	+30 days
25 Jan 2017	Published in enforcement report	+12 days

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

Reason for recall

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

Shelled Pistachios 7.3 oz. packaged in a clear plastic tub, Central Market Shelled Pistachios 7.3 oz. packaged in a clear plastic tub, SunRidge Farms Pistachio Nuts Bulk PLU# 70289

Where it was distributed

Texas

Stores named: H-E-B

Questions about this recall

Why was it recalled?

Potential to be contaminated with Salmonella

Which lots are affected?

UPC: 191200005, 198300006, 2702890000; Central Market and the Shelled Pistachios have a shelf life of 90 days and a Best by 1/1/17. SunRidge Farms pistachio nuts have a 12 month shelf life.

Where was it sold?

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

3 other products · FDA event 75953

This product is part of a recall event; the main page for the event is SunRidge Farms Dark Chocolate Pistachios Bulk recalled.

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