CLASS I Food recall · Reported 25 Jan 2017 · FDA Enforcement Report
SunRidge Farms Dark Chocolate Pistachios Bulk recalled
HEB Retail Support Center is recalling SunRidge Farms Dark Chocolate Pistachios Bulk, distributed in Texas. The recall was initiated on 14 Dec 2016 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-1268-2017
- FDA event ID
- 75953
- Recalling firm
- HEB Retail Support Center, San Antonio, TX
- Brand
- SunRidge
- 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
- Chocolate
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
SunRidge Farms Dark Chocolate Pistachios Bulk PLU# 70289 and retail units packaged in clear plastic tub.
Where it was distributed
TX
Stores named: H-E-B
Questions about this recall
Is SunRidge Farms Dark Chocolate Pistachios Bulk recalled?
Yes. HEB Retail Support Center recalled SunRidge Farms Dark Chocolate Pistachios Bulk on 14 Dec 2016. The recall is Class I and its status is Terminated. Recall number F-1268-2017.
Why was it recalled?
Potential to be contaminated with Salmonella
Which lots are affected?
UPC: 2705350000
Where was it sold?
TX
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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