Pistachio-Linked Salmonella Outbreak Sickens 11 People In 9 States

LOS ANGELES (CBSLA.com) — A pistachio recall over possible salmonella contamination has been expanded after reported illnesses spanning nine states.

Eleven people have been sickened and two have been hospitalized, but no deaths have been reported, according to the Centers for Disease Control, whose investigation found that the pistachios, which were produced by California-based Wonderful Pistachios, were the likely source of the outbreak.

The bagged pistachios have been sold nationwide and in Canada under the brand names Wonderful, Paramount Farms and Trader Joe's.

Cases were reported in Washington state, Arizona, North Dakota, Minnesota, Michigan, Alabama, Georgia, Virginia and Connecticut.

The recalled products can be identified by a lot code number found on the lower back or bottom panel of the package. Trader Joe's is recalling three products, but a much wider variety of Wonderful Pistachios is being recalled, ranging from 1.5-oz products to 25 pounds. A full list of the recalled products provides the UPC numbers, code dates and lot numbers.

Because of these long shelf life of these products, the CDC says they may still be in people's homes, and that they should be thrown out. They can also be returned to Wonderful Pistachios for a refund.