Raw Shelled Pistachios are Recalled by HEB Grocery Chain for signs of Salmonella Contamination, News

HEB Grocery Company recalls the entire stock of the pistachio whether packaged or bulk because of the possibility of being it contaminated with salmonella.

Salmonella is a group of bacteria which mostly infects poultry products, and meat. Water also gets contaminated with it. Salmonella causes food poisoning, typhoid fever, enteric fever, gastroenteritis and other sicknesses writes MNT.

FDA carried a routine sampling of pistachio when the contamination was discovered but no reports of illness are recorded anywhere.

The nutritional facts of pistachio show that this is one of the healthiest nuts which can keep the health optimum if regularly used.

Minerals, vitamins and protein rich nuts are very good for body health and heart. They cure hypertension and help keep diabetes and weight in control.  

HEB issues a news release with recall of the product from its affected stores including Central Market Texas stores.

It is wondering how the contamination spread in pistachio meat because the bacteria is known to live in the intestines of animals, birds, and humans. Most human infections are spread by drinking water or eating food that has been contaminated by excrement (feces).

If infection hits the human, they can experience vomiting, nausea, diarrhea, fever, and abdominal pain. People with weak immunity, children or elderly people when get infected, can face fatal circumstances.

The possibility of the bacteria getting in the blood stream can result into more serious sickness arthritis, endocarditis, and arterial infections.

HEB has released the details of affected pistachios and they are:

-          Pistachio Meats Raw Shelled

-          Central Market Shelled Pistachios

-          Shelled Pistachios in pre-packed containers

-          Pistachios with SunRidge Farms labels

-          Women's Vitality Mix

-          Pistachio Nuts

-          Dark Chocolate Pistachios

Customers are appreciated to return the product if they have bought it. The HEB store promises full refund of their cash reports Houston Chronicle .

Customers with any concern can call the customer care line 1-855-432-4438. Calls receiving timings are Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.