The FDA and CDC, in collaboration with state and local partners, are investigating illnesses in a multistate outbreak of Salmonella Oranienburg 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. The Minnesota Department of Health notified the FDA about a cluster of Salmonella illnesses and two Salmonella positive samples of Emek-brand Pistachio Cream product that matched clinical cases by 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 (Minnesota and New Jersey). 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. One person was hospitalized. 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 the 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. @ https://www.fda.gov/food/outbreaks-foodborne-illness/outbreak-investigation-salmonella-pistachio-cream-june-2025
