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Pistachios Recalled Due to Salmonella

On March 30, 2009, the FDA issued a press release warning consumers of a voluntary recall of pistachio products sold by Setton Pistachio of Terra Bella Inc, Calif.  The voluntary recall affects 1 million pounds of pistachios that may have been contaminated by Salmonella.  Salmonella is known to cause very serious infections and can be fatal especially to the very young, the elderly, and people with a weakened immune system. 

To find out if a particular product is subject to the recall go to the FDA website at  http://www.fda.gov/pistachios/.  If you believe you have eaten contaminated pistachios you should seek medical attention immediately.  To protect your legal rights you should save the remainder of the package of pistachios and contact a lawyer experienced in food safety litigation.  Under Virginia law, you may be entitled to compensation from the manufacturer, distributor, and retailer of the contaminated food. 

At Williamson & Lavecchia, L.C. we represented victims of Salmonella food poisoning and other serious injuries.  Please call us at (804) 288-1661 or click here to email us for a free consultation.

Regards,

Joshua Silverman
(804) 288-1661

Labels: Food poison Pistachio Recall Salmonella