Salmonella spurs pistachio recalls

(AP) - The following recalls have been announced because the products may be contaminated with salmonella, an organism that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections, especially in young children, the elderly and those with weakened immune systems.

Whole Foods Market

Whole Foods Market is recalling its 365 Everyday Value brand in-shell Dry Roasted and Salted Pistachios. The company said it has received no reports of illness related to the product.

The recall involves 16-ounce packages of 365 Everyday Value brand Dry Roasted and Salted Pistachios with best-before dates of July 8, 2009 GL1, July 8, 2009 GL2, and Nov. 27, 2009 GL1 and UPC code of 99482-40435. For more information, consumers can call (512) 542-0656.

Kar Nut Products Co.

The Kar Nut Products Co. is recalling Kar's and Second Nature products containing pistachio nuts. No illnesses related to the products have been reported.

The recalled products were sold in retail stores nationwide. For more information, consumers can call 800-527-6887.

The recall includes:

• Kar's Pistachios; 1.5 ounce bag; UPC 77034 01229; best-by dates: Oct. 9, 2009 to March 16, 2010.
• Kar's Pistachios; 2.25 ounce bag; UPC 77034 01331; best-by dates: Dec. 11, 2009 to March 23, 2010.
• Kar's Pistachios; 2.5 ounce bag; UPC 77034 01330; best-by dates: Oct. 19, 2009 to Dec. 10 2009.
• Kar's Pistachios; 4.0 ounce bag; UPC 77034 01476; best-by dates: Dec. 8, 2009 to March 18, 2010.
• Kar's Pistachios; 4.0 ounce bag; UPC 77034 01859; best-by dates: Feb. 18, 2010 only.
• Kar's Pistachios; 5.0 ounce bag; UPC 77034 00467; best-by dates: Oct. 8, 2009 to March 17, 2010.
• Kar's Pistachios; 8.0 ounce bag; UPC 77034 01642; best-by dates: Oct. 21, 2009 to March 21, 2010.
• Kar's Pistachios; 8.0 ounce bag; UPC 77034 01836; best-by dates: Oct. 13, 2009 to Dec. 15, 2009.
• Kar's Pistachios; 10.0 ounce bag; UPC 77034 00641; best-by dates: Oct. 8, 2009 to Oct. 22, 2009.
• Kar's Pistachios; 12.0 ounce bag; UPC 77034 08553; best-by dates: Nov. 22, 2009 only.
• Kar's Pistachios; 4 pound bag; UPC 77034 08584; best-by dates: Dec. 4, 2009 only.
• Kar's Pistachios; 7 pound barrel; UPC 77034 08582; best-by dates: Nov. 19, 2009 to Dec. 15, 2009.
• Second Nature California Medley; 6 ounce bag; UPC 77034 01103; best-by dates: Jan. 12, 2010 to March 18, 2010.
• Second Nature Sensible Sweetness; 6 ounce bag; UPC 77034 01105; best-by dates: Jan. 19, 2010 to March 18, 2010.

Pine River Pre-Pack Inc.

Pine River Pre-Pack Inc. is recalling small packaged items of Pine River-Deluxe Mix Nuts with Peanuts. The company said it has not received any reports of illnesses.

The recall involves 5-ounce bags of Pine River -- Deluxe Mixed Nuts with Peanuts; item No. P160; lot 39041; case item No. 16-00728; individual package UPC: 0 25231 00728 4.

The recalled items have been sold under the Pine River brand to various distributors and fundraising distributors in these states:

• Alabama
• Florida
• Georgia
• Illinois
• Indiana
• Massachusetts
• Michigan
• Missouri
• North Carolina
• Ohio
• Oklahoma
• Pennsylvania
• Tennessee
• Virginia
• Wisconsin

For more information, consumers can call (800) 722-4217, ext. 113.