WASHINGTON — A pistachio-flavored cream imported from Turkey has been linked to a salmonella outbreak that sickened four people in Minnesota and New Jersey, federal health officials said Monday. One person was hospitalized.
The outbreak involves Emek-brand Pistachio Cream, a shelf-stable nut butter sold online and distributed to restaurants and food service businesses nationwide. The affected product comes in 11-pound white tubs, with a use-by date of October 19, 2026, and production code 241019.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is investigating whether this batch remains in distribution or if other products may also be contaminated.
Stores are urged not to sell, serve, or distribute the pistachio cream. They should wash and sanitize any surfaces or tools that may have touched the product.
Consumers who may have eaten the cream should watch for signs of salmonella, including diarrhea, fever, and stomach cramps. Symptoms usually start six hours to six days after exposure and last four to seven days. While most people recover without treatment, young children, seniors, and those with weakened immune systems are at higher risk of severe illness.
The FDA advises anyone with serious symptoms — such as a fever over 102°F, bloody diarrhea, signs of dehydration, or vomiting that prevents fluid intake — to seek immediate medical care.
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