SunRidge Farms Dark Chocolate Pistachios Recall: Salmonella Contamination Risk
HEB recalls SunRidge Farms Dark Chocolate Pistachios (PLU# 70289) due to potential Salmonella contamination. Consumers should check packaging for UPC 2705350000 and take action if affected.
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What happened, in plain English
HEB is recalling SunRidge Farms Dark Chocolate Pistachios that may be contaminated with Salmonella. This poses a risk of foodborne illness, especially for vulnerable individuals like young children, elderly people, or those with weakened immune systems. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/22579-sunridge-farms-dark-chocolate-pistachios-recall-salmonella-contamination-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/22579-sunridge-farms-dark-chocolate-pistachios-recall-salmonella-contamination-risk · Updated October 8, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #F-1268-2017
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“SunRidge Farms Dark Chocolate Pistachios Recall: Salmonella Contamination Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 8, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/22579-sunridge-farms-dark-chocolate-pistachios-recall-salmonella-contamination-risk. Based on FDA recall #F-1268-2017 (https://api.fda.gov/food/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22F-1268-2017%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
Salmonella bacteria can cause food poisoning, leading to symptoms like diarrhea, fever, and abdominal cramps. The contamination risk exists because the product was packaged in clear plastic tubs that may not have been properly sanitized during production.
Who’s affected
Anyone who purchased SunRidge Farms Dark Chocolate Pistachios with PLU# 70289 or UPC 2705350000. Young children, elderly people, and those with weakened immune systems are at higher risk of foodborne illness from Salmonella.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for SunRidge Farms Dark Chocolate Pistachios with PLU# 70289 or UPC 2705350000. The product is sold in bulk and retail units packaged in clear plastic tubs.
- Brand
SunRidge Farms- Product
SunRidge Farms Dark Chocolate Pistachios Bulk PLU# 70289 and retail units packaged in clear plastic tub- Category
Food
All 4 products in this recall
FDA lists each product line separately under one recall event. Check your product description, lot or code numbers against each row. Every row shares the hazard and remedy on this page.
- Classification
Class I- Status
Terminated- Distribution
TX
| Recall number | Product, codes & lots | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| F-1266-2017 | Shelled Pistachios 7.3 oz. packaged in a clear plastic tub, Central Market Shelled Pistachios 7.3 oz. packaged in a clear plastic tub, SunRidge Farms Pistachio Nuts Bulk PLU# 70289; UPC: 191200005, 198300006, 2702890000; Central Market and the Shelled Pistachios have a shelf life of 90 days and a Best by 1/1/17. SunRidge Farms pistachio nuts have a 12 month shelf life. | 2,748 containers and 10,955 pounds |
| F-1267-2017 | SunRidge Farms Women's Vitality Mix Bulk PLU#70610 and retail units packaged in a clear plastic tub.; UPC: 2706100000 and 2869780000; | 12,927 pounds |
| F-1268-2017 | SunRidge Farms Dark Chocolate Pistachios Bulk PLU# 70289 and retail units packaged in clear plastic tub.; UPC: 2705350000 | 395 pounds |
| F-1269-2017 | Healthy Living Fireside Roasted Nut Butter packaged in a clear plastic tub; UPC: 27009800000; Best By Date 1/1/2017 | 393 containers |
What to do — step by step
Check Product Packaging
Look for the PLU# 70289 or UPC 2705350000 on the packaging to identify affected items.
Where it went and when
Where it was distributed
Distributed in Texas.
FDA distribution: “TX” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.
States: Texas.
Recall timeline
FDA terminated this recall 3 months after the firm started it.
- Firm started the recall
- FDA classified it Class I
- Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report
- FDA terminated the recall
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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- Official source: FDA Recall #F-1268-2017 (December 14, 2016) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for F-1268-2017 to see it in context.
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 8, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the FDA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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