The pistachio butter comes in a 6.7-ounce glass jar. It’s stamped with UPC 194346207961, lot code LB028ACP04, and an expiration date of Jan. 28, 2027.
Salmonella was discovered by the Florida Department of Agriculture, which pulled jars of the product from shelves at Walmart stores as part of its routine testing program.
“Check your pantry. If you have this product, throw it out, or return it for a refund,” says James E. Rogers, PhD, director of food safety testing at CR.
Botticelli Foods told CR in a statement that “as soon as we learned of this matter, we immediately initiated a recall. We are working with Gustibus [the pistachio butter’s manufacturer] and with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to conduct an investigation and to prevent any future issues.” The company also noted that no other products were affected by the recall.
Although the recall of iceberg lettuce due to cyclospora contamination continues to dominate the headlines, many more foods are recalled for potential salmonella contamination each year. Salmonella accounted for about 11 percent of recalls in 2025, according to a recent food safety report from the U.S. Public Interest Research Group. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that the bacteria sickens more than 130 million people every year and leads to 400 deaths.
Salmonella bacteria destroy the cells that line your intestines, causing stomach cramps, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea, which can start 6 hours to six days after exposure. People who are otherwise healthy typically recover on their own in four to seven days.
But those who have a weakened immune system, young children, and older adults are at greater risk of severe illness. In some cases, the infection can spread to the bloodstream. If that occurs, or if someone becomes severely dehydrated, hospitalization may be necessary.
