Following a recall by Wonderful Pistachios, GIANT Food Stores LLC announced Thursday that it’s removed from sale a limited number of flavors and sizes of in-shell and shelled pistachios due to potential Salmonella contamination.
The following products are included in the recall:
- Wonderful Roasted No Salt Pistachios, 16 oz., UPC 1411391006 with best by dates of 2016 OCT 27 and lot codes of 1509123255901; 1509123256001 and 1509123255601
- Wonderful Roasted Shelled Salted Pistachios, 6 oz., UPC 1411373406 with a best by date of2016 OCT 26 and a lot code of 1509123260401 or a best by date of 2016 NOV 02 and a lot code of 1510123295301
GIANT said it has received no reports of illnesses to date.
“Consumption of food contaminated with Salmonella can cause salmonellosis, one of the most common bacterial foodborne illnesses,” the supermarket chain said in a news release. “Salmonella infections can be life-threatening, especially to those with weak immune systems, such as infants, the elderly and persons with HIV infection or undergoing chemotherapy. The most common manifestations of salmonellosis are diarrhea, abdominal cramps, and fever within eight to 72 hours. Additional symptoms may be chills, headache, nausea and vomiting that can last up to seven days.”
Customers who have purchased one of the recalled items should discard any unused portions and bring their purchase receipt to any Giant for a full refund.
Consumers looking for additional information on the recall should call Wonderful Pistachios at 844-505-3844 or Giant’s Customer Service at 1-888-814-4268. Customers can also visit the GIANT or MARTIN’S websites.
