Federal health officials are sounding the alarm over an imported food product now at the center of a dangerous multi-state Salmonella outbreak, as concerns about America’s food safety continue to grow.
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This latest health scare involves an imported pistachio cream from Turkey, sparking further anxiety over the lack of stringent controls on food imports.
Authorities, including the CDC, have identified Emek-brand pistachio cream as the likely source.
Four cases have been reported: three in Minnesota and one in New Jersey.
The specific lot of concern has a use-by date of October 19, 2026, and a production code of 241019.
Despite these findings, no recall has been issued yet.
Manufactured by Emek Dogal Saglik Urunleri Iklim Gida Insaat San Tic Ltd Sti in Turkey, this problematic pistachio cream is widely distributed online and used in restaurants and food services nationwide.
One person has been hospitalized, but fortunately, no deaths have been reported.
“The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on June 13 announced a Salmonella Oraneinburg outbreak linked to pistachio cream that has so far sickened four patients in two states, Minnesota and New Jersey,” the CDC said.
The CDC strongly advises consumers and businesses against the consumption, sale, or distribution of the product.
Symptoms of Salmonella include diarrhea, fever, and stomach cramps, typically appearing six hours to six days after ingestion.
Some cases could lead to severe illness, especially in groups such as children under five, adults over 65, and individuals with weak immune systems, who are at higher risk.
The FDA is currently investigating the distribution of the affected lot, scouring for other potentially impacted products.
Businesses that have handled the pistachio cream should thoroughly sanitize any surfaces exposed to the product to prevent further contamination.
“The CDC urged retailers, restaurants, and distributors that bought Emek brand pistachio cream to not sell, serve, or distribute a specific lot of the product,” the CDC release said further.
While most Salmonella infections resolve in four to seven days without treatment, more severe cases require hospitalization.
Those experiencing high fever, prolonged diarrhea, bloody stools, or dehydration are urged to seek medical attention promptly.
As authorities investigate further, this incident underscores the pressing need for more robust food import controls to protect public health.
#OUTBREAK of Salmonella illnesses linked to Emek-brand Pistachio Cream with a use-by date of October 19, 2026 (written on container as TETT: 19/10/26(DD/MM/YY)) and production code PNO: 241019. https://t.co/24267inIr1 pic.twitter.com/QgI20yrGAY
— U.S. FDA Human Foods Program (@FDAfood) June 13, 2025
