Setton International Foods, Inc. Issues Precautionary Nationwide Voluntary Recall on Several Lots of Pistachio Kernel Products

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- Commack, NY (April 3, 2009) – Setton International Foods, Inc., as a precautionary measure, is voluntarily recalling several of its roasted shelled pistachio nut products listed below that contain pistachios manufactured by Setton Pistachio of Terra Bella, Inc.

On March 30, 2009, Setton Pistachio of Terra Bella, Inc. announced that it was voluntarily recalling specific lots of bulk roasted shelled and bulk roasted in shell pistachios due to potential contamination with the Salmonella organism. The products subject to this voluntary recall were purchased from Setton Pistachio of Terra Bella, Inc. This voluntary recall is not in any way related to the recent recalls associated with peanuts or peanut butter. This voluntary recall is not in any way related to any inspection conducted by New York State or the United States Food and Drug Administration.