Wirth's Nutcracker Sweet INITIATES Initiates Voluntary Recall Of Pistachios Sold In Michigan Because Of Possible Risk

Wirth's Nutcracker Initiates Voluntary Recall Of Pistachios Sold In Michigan Because Of Possible Risk To Health

The party trays were distributed for fundraising by Kiwanis Clubs in Michigan (Alma, Bay City, Midland and Saginaw) and were shipped in November and December 2008.

The recalled pistachios were packaged as part of a 2-lb party tray, which also contains cashews, deluxe mixed nuts, chocolate covered peanut clusters and pecan caramel candy. The 2-lb party tray is a round, clear plastic, 6-compartment container with pistachios in one of the compartments. The tray label states Wirth's Nutcracker Sweets and 2 pounds – there is no product name or UPC code on the tray. None of the other products in the tray are affected by the problem.

Albanese Confectionery Group, Inc. notified Wirth's that the pistachios are being recalled because they were purchased from Setton Pistachio of Terra Bella, Inc., who voluntarily recalled them due to possible contamination with salmonella.