CDC warns of Salmonella outbreak linked to pistachio cream

Atlanta, GA – the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is investigating a multistate Salmonella outbreak linked to pistachio cream. As of today, four peopel in two states have been reported sick.

CDC and state health officials have persistent that the illnesses are likely linked to pistachio cream produced by[CompanyName-[CompanyName-to be updated as examination progresses]. The sick individuals reported consuming pistachio cream before becoming ill.

Symptoms:

People sickened with Salmonella experience symptoms typically within 6 to 72 hours after eating contaminated food. Symptoms commonly include:

Diarrhea
Fever
Stomach cramps

Do not consume: Any pistachio cream produced by[CompanyName-[CompanyName-to be updated as investigation progresses]. Check your freezer and discard any possibly contaminated product.
Wash your hands: Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water after handling pistachio cream or any food that may have come into contact with it.
Report illness: If you have symptoms of a salmonella infection after consuming pistachio cream,contact your healthcare provider and tell them you may have been exposed to Salmonella.

investigation Update:

CDC is continuing to investigate the source of the outbreak and will provide updates as more information becomes available. This includes working with state health departments, the Food and Drug Governance (FDA), and[CompanyName-[CompanyName-to be updated as investigation progresses]to identify the source of the contamination and prevent further illnesses.

For more information:

Salmonella: https://www.cdc.gov/salmonella/index.html
Food Safety: https://www.cdc.gov/foodsafety/index.html

CDC Food Safety Alert: Multistate Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Pistachio cream

A CDC food safety alert regarding a multistate outbreak of Salmonella infections has been posted: https://www.cdc.gov/salmonella/outbreaks/pistachiocream-06-25/index.html

Key Points:

• Four people in two states have gotten sick with the same strain of Salmonella that has been linked to pistachio cream.One person has been hospitalized, and no deaths have been reported.
• Do not eat,sell,or serve Emek-brand pistachio cream with a use-by date of October 19,2026.
• Emek-brand pistachio cream is a shelf-stable nut butter cream sold online for wholesale distributors, restaurants, and food service locations nationwide.
• FDA is working to determine if this lot is in distribution or if other lots or products are affected.

What You Should Do:

• Call your healthcare provider if you have any severe Salmonella symptoms after eating pistachio cream.

What Businesses Should Do:

• do not sell or serve Emek-brand pistachio cream with a use-by date of October 19, 2026.
• Contact customers who may have purchased the product.

additional information:

• For more information, please see the CDC website.

Published: 2025/08/09 02:47:03