Salmonella poisoning linked to pistachio cream sickens 4 in Minnesota
and New Jersey
[June 17, 2025]
By The Associated Press
Four people have been sickened in two states by salmonella poisoning
linked to pistachio cream, a nut butter spread used in desserts and
other dishes, federal health officials said Monday.
Three people in Minnesota and one in New Jersey fell ill between March
10 and May 19, including one person who was hospitalized. The outbreak
is tied to Emek brand pistachio cream with a use-by date of Oct. 19,
according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
The spread, which may be packaged in 11-pound (5 kilogram) tubs, was
imported from Turkey and sold online to wholesale distributors,
restaurants and food service locations nationwide. It has a production
code of 241019. The product should not be sold, distributed or served,
the CDC said.
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This undated image released by the Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention, CDC, shows a tub of Emek-brand pistachio cream. (CDC via
AP)
 Symptoms of salmonella poisoning can
occur within hours or days of consuming contaminated food and
include diarrhea, fever and stomach cramps. Most people recover
within a week, but some can become sick enough to be hospitalized.
Young children, people older than 65 and those with weakened immune
systems are most at risk.
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