Product may have low levels of imidacloprid in excess of the tolerance of 0.05 ppm.
Health risk
The product is unlikely to cause adverse health consequences. These recalls are often related to labeling or quality violations. 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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US - CA, MN, Canada, China, Hong Kong, Israel, Spain, Poland, United Kingdom, Netherlands, Luxembourg, United Arab Emirates, Taiwan, Egypt, Italy, Australia, India, Singapore, United Kingdom, Brazil.
United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Australia, China
Quantity affected
Approximately 5, 424, 288
Recall initiation
FDA report date: April 14, 2021
FDA recall number
F-0392-2021
Beyond the headline
The recall, in context
Horizon Nut Company, LLC initiated this food recall on January 17, 2021. The FDA enforcement report states: Product may have low levels of imidacloprid in excess of the tolerance of 0.05 ppm. The FDA report lists distribution as: US - CA, MN, Canada, China, Hong Kong, Israel, Spain, Poland, United Kingdom, Netherlands, Luxembourg, United Arab Emirates, Taiwan, Egypt, Italy, Australia, India, Singapore, United Kingdom, Brazil.
The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: Product may have low levels of imidacloprid in excess of the tolerance of 0.05 ppm.
Roasted Salted in Shell Pistachios 3 lb was made or distributed by Horizon Nut Company, LLC in Tulare, CA, United States. This page reflects FDA report F-0392-2021, dated April 14, 2021.
Why this is a Class III recall
Class III means the product is unlikely to cause adverse health consequences. These recalls are often related to labeling or quality violations. In this recall, a safety issue that does not fit the standard pathogen, allergen, chemical or quality categories.
FDA definition
The product is unlikely to cause adverse health consequences. These recalls are often related to labeling or quality violations.
What to do now
1
Stop using it
Do not eat, drink or take the affected product.
2
Check the codes
Compare the lot and date codes against the table above.
3
Return or discard
Contact the retailer or recalling firm about a refund, and dispose of the product safely.
Consumer safety guide
Product safety recall
Symptoms to watch for
The official enforcement report describes the specific risk. Follow the recall notice, check the product codes and do not use a product that may be affected.
Higher-risk groups
Children, pregnant people, older adults and people with weakened immune systems should take extra care when a product's safety is uncertain.
What to do now
1Stop using or eating the product and keep it away from children and pets.
2Check the UPC and lot/date codes on this page and follow the official recall notice for disposal or return.
3Seek medical advice if anyone develops severe or worrying symptoms after exposure.
Read the official source record for the specific hazard and instructions.
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
4 answers
What is the Roasted Salted in Shell Pistachios 3 lb recall?
Horizon Nut Company, LLC recalled Roasted Salted in Shell Pistachios 3 lb in an FDA Class III enforcement action reported as F-0392-2021. Product may have low levels of imidacloprid in excess of the tolerance of 0.05 ppm.
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. Stop using or eating the product and keep it away from children and pets. Check the UPC and lot/date codes on this page and follow the official recall notice for disposal or return. Seek medical advice if anyone develops severe or worrying symptoms after exposure.
Is the Horizon Nut Company, 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-0392-2021. 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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