Salmonella Strikes Pistachios

Sometimes you feel like a nut, sometimes you don’t. So far this year, the latter seems to be the case more often than not. Just when we thought we may be nearing the end of the peanut scare, another nut has claimed the salmonella spotlight. Although authorities have yet to legitimize the link, Central California-based Setton Pistachio, the second largest US pistachio processor, has already shut down its plant and recalled more than two million pounds of product. The allegedly tainted nuts have been sold in 31 states since being shipped last fall. Assistant commissioner for food safety Dr. David Acheson recommends that consumers avoid buying pistachios and postpone eating products already purchased. Walnuts, pecans, or almonds, anyone?