SHEPPARD AIR FORCE BASE, Texas --
On
March 10, 2016, Wonderful Pistachios voluntarily recalled a limited quantity of
Wonderful Pistachios In-Shell and Shelled Pistachios because they have the
potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. The pistachios were sold under the brand names Wonderful, Paramount Farms,
and Trader Joe's.
Salmonella
is a bacterial infection that mostly targets the abdominal region. Symptoms
include diarrhea, fever, and abdominal cramps. This illness usually lasts 4 to
7 days, and most individuals recover without treatment. Some key things to be
aware of about this product are listed below:
• These
products have a long shelf life and may still be in your homes.
• If
you own a recalled product, please, DO NOT consume and Discard the product.
The
recalled products were available for purchase nationwide and Canada in many
retail stores and online. A list of the recalled Wonderful Pistachios products is
available on the Recall & Advice to Consumers and Retailers page http://www.cdc.gov/salmonella/montevideo-03-16/index.html.
Public
Health confirmed that Sheppard AFB facilities DO NOT carry these products for
sale and consumers or customers who have questions about the above recall or
would like to view other Frequently Asked Questions should use the following
website: http://www.wonderful.com/files/4714/5756/4371/Lot_Code_Numbers.pdf For
more information on this recall, you may also contact 82d AMDS Public Health
Flight at (940) 676-3052/1874.