CLASS I Food recall · Reported 20 Nov 2013 · FDA Enforcement Report
US Pistachio Shelled, Halves, Raw recalled by Primex Intl Trading
Primex Intl Trading is recalling US Pistachio Shelled, Halves, Raw, distributed in Massachusetts, New Jersey. The recall was initiated on 30 Jul 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-1794-2013
- FDA event ID
- 65864
- Recalling firm
- Primex Intl Trading, Los Angeles, CA
- Classification
- Class I
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 30 Jul 2013
- FDA classified
- 12 Nov 2013
- Reported
- 20 Nov 2013
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Telephone
- Reason category
- Salmonella
- Product category
- Nuts
Timeline
| 30 Jul 2013 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 12 Nov 2013 | Classified by FDA | +105 days |
| 20 Nov 2013 | Published in enforcement report | +8 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Primex International Trading Corp. is recalling Pistachios Shelled, Halves, because it has 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
US Pistachio Shelled, Halves, Raw, Net Weight: 30lbs.
Where it was distributed
NJ and MA
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Primex International Trading Corp. is recalling Pistachios Shelled, Halves, because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.
Which lots are affected?
Lot#TO010092, expiry date: September 2014
Where was it sold?
NJ and MA
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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