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Horizon Nut Company, LLC: Roasted Salted In-shell Pistachios Recalled for Elevated Imidacloprid Levels

Agency Publication Date: April 7, 2021
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Summary

Horizon Nut Company, LLC is recalling approximately 5,424,288 units of Roasted Salted In-shell Pistachios because the product may contain levels of the pesticide imidacloprid that exceed regulatory limits. The recalled pistachios were sold in various sizes ranging from 3 lb. bags to large 2,200 lb. sacks. This voluntary recall was initiated after it was determined that the levels were in excess of the 0.05 ppm tolerance. If you have purchased these pistachios, you should return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.

Risk

The product may contain imidacloprid, a pesticide, at levels higher than the safety tolerance of 0.05 ppm set by regulatory agencies. Consuming products with pesticide residues above established safety limits may pose long-term health risks.

What You Should Do

  1. Check your packaging for 'Roasted Salted In shell Pistachios' packed by Horizon Nut Company in Tulare, CA.
  2. Identify if your product is affected by looking for one of the following codes on the packaging or labels: 1466, 1468, 1469, 1470, 1471, 1472, 1473, 1474, 1475, 1476, 1477, 1478, 1479, 1480, 1481, 1482, or 1483.
  3. Verify the package size: affected units include 3 lb. bags, 25 lb. cartons, 30 lb. cartons, 50 lb. sacks, 2,000 lb. sacks, and 2,200 lb. sacks.
  4. Stop using and do not consume any pistachios that match these codes and package sizes.
  5. Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund or contact Horizon Nut Company for further instructions regarding disposal or return.
  6. For additional information, contact the FDA Consumer Complaint hotline at 1-888-723-3332 (1-888-SAFEFDA) or visit www.fda.gov/safety/recalls.

Your Remedy Options

๐Ÿ’ฐFull Refund

Full refund upon return

How to: Return to the place of purchase for a full refund or contact the manufacturer for further instructions

Affected Products

Product: Roasted Salted In shell Pistachios (3 lb. bag)
Lot Numbers:
1466
1468
1469
1470
1471
1472
1473
1474
1475
1476
1477
1478
1479
1480
1481
1482
1483
Product: Roasted Salted In shell Pistachios (25 lb. carton)
Lot Numbers:
1466
1468
1469
1470
1471
1472
1473
1474
1475
1476
1477
1478
1479
1480
1481
1482
1483
Product: Roasted Salted In shell Pistachios (30 lb. carton)
Lot Numbers:
1466
1468
1469
1470
1471
1472
1473
1474
1475
1476
1477
1478
1479
1480
1481
1482
1483
Product: Roasted Salted In shell Pistachios (50 lb. sack)
Lot Numbers:
1466
1468
1469
1470
1471
1472
1473
1474
1475
1476
1477
1478
1479
1480
1481
1482
1483
Product: Roasted Salted In shell Pistachios (2,000 lb. sack)
Lot Numbers:
1466
1468
1469
1470
1471
1472
1473
1474
1475
1476
1477
1478
1479
1480
1481
1482
1483
Product: Roasted Salted In shell Pistachios (2,200 lb. sack)
Lot Numbers:
1466
1468
1469
1470
1471
1472
1473
1474
1475
1476
1477
1478
1479
1480
1481
1482
1483

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Event ID: 87243
Status: Resolved
Manufacturer: Horizon Nut Company, LLC
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: Approximately 5,424,288
Distributed To: California, Minnesota

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