Pistachios were the source of a 2013 Salmonella outbreak, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The outbreak was mentioned in a warning letter the agency sent to ARO Pistachios Inc. of Terra Bella, CA notifying the company of food code violations discovered by FDA inspectors. In July 2013, two companies issued recalls for products containing ARO pistachios. At that time, illnesses had not been linked to  the products under recall. Torn and Glasser of Los Angeles recalled bags of pistachios sold under the brand names Torn and Glasser, Hilo, Sun Harvest, and Sprouts on July 12.  And on July 15, Western Mixers Produce & Nut Company of Los Angeles, California recalled bags and boxes of Treasured Harvest brand pistachios. Epidemiological testing revealed that ARO … [Read more...]