RECALL RECORD — CLASS IRecall closedF-1733-2013/FDA enforcement

Pistachios, Salted in the Shell Packaged in the Following Configurations: 1

What you need to know

Class I
  • What happened

    One of our vendors, ARO Pistachio Inc., is issuing an FDA Class 2 Voluntary Recall on certain shipments of pistachios.

  • Health risk

    The product has a reasonable probability of causing serious adverse health consequences or death. A safety issue that does not fit the standard pathogen, allergen, chemical or quality categories.

  • Action required

    Check the identifying codes below and stop using the product. Return it to the retailer for a refund or dispose of it safely, following the recall notice.

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Product identification

Source: FDA FOOD

Brand nameHearthside Food Solutions LLC
Recalling firmHearthside Food Solutions LLCWillmar, MN, United States
UPC / barcodesNo UPC listed in the FDA enforcement record.
Lot / date codes
  • Best by dates between 02-26-14 to 06-03-14
Distribution area
Nationwide

Nationwide, no OUS distribution

United States

Quantity affected17, 538 lbs
Recall initiationFDA report date: July 31, 2013
FDA recall numberF-1733-2013

Beyond the headline

The recall, in context

Hearthside Food Solutions LLC initiated this food recall on June 11, 2013. The FDA enforcement report states: One of our vendors, ARO Pistachio Inc., is issuing an FDA Class 2 Voluntary Recall on certain shipments of pistachios. The FDA report lists distribution as: Nationwide, no OUS distribution.

The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: One of our vendors, ARO Pistachio Inc., is issuing an FDA Class 2 Voluntary Recall on certain shipments of pistachios.

Pistachios, Salted in the Shell Packaged in the Following Configurations: 1 was made or distributed by Hearthside Food Solutions LLC in Willmar, MN, United States. This page reflects FDA report F-1733-2013, dated July 31, 2013.

Why this is a Class I recall

Class I means the product has a reasonable probability of causing serious adverse health consequences or death. In this recall, a safety issue that does not fit the standard pathogen, allergen, chemical or quality categories.

FDA definition

The product has a reasonable probability of causing serious adverse health consequences or death.

What to do now

  1. 1

    Stop using it

    Do not eat, drink or take the affected product.

  2. 2

    Check the codes

    Compare the lot and date codes against the table above.

  3. 3

    Return or discard

    Contact the retailer or recalling firm about a refund, and dispose of the product safely.

Consumer safety guide

Undeclared tree nuts

Symptoms to watch for

Hives, swelling, wheezing, digestive symptoms or anaphylaxis can occur in people with a tree-nut allergy.

When symptoms may appear

Reactions can begin within minutes to a few hours after eating the product.

Higher-risk groups

People with a diagnosed tree-nut allergy, especially children and anyone with a history of anaphylaxis.

What to do now

  1. 1Do not eat the product if you have a tree-nut allergy.
  2. 2Seek emergency care for breathing difficulty, throat swelling or other signs of anaphylaxis.
  3. 3Keep the packaging and contact the retailer or manufacturer about a refund.

This is general consumer safety information, not medical advice or a diagnosis. Follow the official recall notice and contact a healthcare professional if you have concerns about exposure or symptoms.

Frequently asked

Questions about this recall

What is the Pistachios, Salted in the Shell Packaged in the Following Configurations: 1 recall?

Hearthside Food Solutions LLC recalled Pistachios, Salted in the Shell Packaged in the Following Configurations: 1 in an FDA Class I enforcement action reported as F-1733-2013. One of our vendors, ARO Pistachio Inc., is issuing an FDA Class 2 Voluntary Recall on certain shipments of pistachios.

What should I do if I bought this product?

Check the identifying codes below and stop using the product. Return it to the retailer for a refund or dispose of it safely, following the recall notice. Do not eat the product if you have a tree-nut allergy. Seek emergency care for breathing difficulty, throat swelling or other signs of anaphylaxis. Keep the packaging and contact the retailer or manufacturer about a refund.

Is the Hearthside Food Solutions LLC recall still active?

The FDA lists this recall as recall closed. It remains relevant if you still have the affected product or need to identify a historical recall.

Where can I verify this recall?

This page is normalized from the openFDA enforcement record F-1733-2013. You can verify it directly using the official source link on this page. VerifyRecall updates its index from public FDA enforcement data and does not replace advice from the FDA, the recalling firm or a healthcare professional.

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Record last synced from official openFDA enforcement data on November 14, 2026. Source record: official FDA notice.