Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Imported Pistachio Cream

FDA and CDC are investigating a Salmonella outbreak liked to Emek-brand Pistachio Cream. The product has a use-by date of October 19, 2026 (TETT: 19/10/26 (DD/MM/YY)) and production code PNO: 241019. It is manufactured by Emek Dogal Saglik Urunleri Iklim Gida Insaat San Tic Ltd Sti in Turkey and imported into the United States.

"FDA was notified by the Minnesota Department of Health about a cluster of Salmonella illnesses and two Salmonella positive samples of Emek-brand Pistachio Cream product that matched clinical cases by whole genome sequencing (WGS) in this outbreak. As of June 13, 2025, a total of four cases infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella have been reported from two states."

Case Counts
Total Illnesses: 4
Hospitalizations: 1
Deaths: 0
Last Illness Onset: May 19, 2025
States with Cases: MN, NJ


https://www.fda.gov/food/outbreaks-foodborne-illness/outbreak-investigation-salmonella-pistachio-cream-june-2025
Outbreak Investigation of Salmonella: Pistachio Cream (June 2025)
FDA recommends that you do not eat, sell, or serve Emek-brand Pistachio Cream. FDA’s investigation is ongoing.

Product:

Emek-brand Pistachio Cream with a use-by date of October 19, 2026 (TETT: 19/10/26 (DD/MM/YY)) and production code PNO: 241019 is manufactured by Emek Dogal Saglik Urunleri Iklim Gida Insaat San Tic Ltd Sti in Turkey and imported into the United States. This product is shelf-stable and sold online for wholesale distributors, restaurants, and food service locations and may be packaged in a 5-kilogram white tub.

FDA’s investigation is ongoing to determine if other lots or products from this firm may be impacted.

Current Update

June 13, 2025

The FDA and CDC, in collaboration with state and local partners, are investigating illnesses in a multistate outbreak of Salmonella Oranienburg infections linked to Emek-brand Pistachio Cream manufactured by Emek Dogal Saglik Urunleri Iklim Gida Insaat San Tic Ltd Sti in Turkey and imported to wholesale distributors, restaurants, and food service locations in the United States.

FDA was notified by the Minnesota Department of Health about a cluster of Salmonella illnesses and two Salmonella positive samples of Emek-brand Pistachio Cream product that matched clinical cases by whole genome sequencing (WGS) in this outbreak. As of June 13, 2025, a total of four cases infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella have been reported from two states. Of the four cases with information available, all four (100%) reported eating pistachio cream. Three of the four cases reported eating pistachio cream at the same restaurant.

Retailers, restaurants, and distributors that purchased Emek-brand Pistachio Cream with a use-by date of October 19, 2026 (TETT: 19/10/26 (DD/MM/YY)) and production code PNO: 241019 should not serve, sell, or further distribute product. FDA is working to determine where the affected Emek-brand Pistachio Cream was sold in the United States and if other lots or products were impacted.

FDA’s investigation is ongoing. Additional information will be provided as it becomes available.