After news earlier this week (earlier diaries by DarrellNC and AAF) of the latest massive salmonella-related recall, with pistachios being the culprit this time; we now learn that Setton Foods, the processor which shipped the tainted pistachios, has quite a bit in common with our old friends at PCA. Apparently, it ain't just the nuts that give their chocolate extra crunch -
"Last month, New York agricultural authorities discovered nearly two dozen dead cockroaches, rodent droppings and one live cockroach on an ingredient rolling rack inside the Commack plant. It failed its state health inspection.... State inspectors went back for a visit Wednesday to swab the plant and take food samples to be tested for salmonella and other pathogens as part of the pistachio recall,... The test results are pending."
This Commack, New York plant is now the second Setton plant under investigation, along with Setton's Terra Bella, California plant from which the earlier recall was issued. A separate recall of products from the Commack plant will be coming soon -
The Commack company said in a statement last night it plans a voluntary recall soon, related to the pistachios issue. It has engaged at least three outside public relations representatives since news of the California salmonella scare broke.
And the similarities don't end there - these guys are certified organic, too. I wouldn't suggest ordering anything from that page, of course... |
