Whole Foods Market Issues Nationwide Voluntary Recall of In-Shell Pistachio Nuts Due to Possible Health Risk

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- Austin, TX (April 1, 2009) – Whole Foods Market announced the voluntary recall of its 365 Everyday Value brand in-shell Dry Roasted and Salted Pistachios due to potential salmonella contamination. Whole Foods Market has received no reports of illness related to this product; the company is issuing this recall as a precaution.

The affected product is 16 oz. packages of 365 Everyday Value brand Dry Roasted and Salted Pistachios with Best Before dates of 07/08/2009 GL1, 07/08/2009 GL2, and 11/27/2009 GL1 and a Universal Product Code (UPC) of 99482-40435.