Diamond Foods Issues Voluntary Recall of In-Shell Pistachio Item.

San Francisco, Calif. (April 8, 2009) - Yesterday, Setton Farms of Terra Bella Inc. expanded their voluntary pistachio recall due to potential salmonella contamination. As a precautionary measure, Diamond Foods, Inc., which sourced 400 cases of pistachios from Setton, decided to voluntarily recall the Emerald in-shell pistachio nut item which was in very limited distribution (Emerald In-Shell Pistachios, 2.25 oz, UPC 1030068389, Best Before Date 30-Jan-10 to 10-Feb-10). Diamond Foods has received no reports of illness related to this product.

The Best Before Date can be found on the back of the package. No other date, package size or flavor is impacted.

Consumers with any product of the date and package size noted above can contact Consumer Affairs at 1-800-952-7771.