Turkish pistachio cream brand Emek caused a salmonella outbreak

Pistachio cream imported from Turkey is being recalled in the USA on the grounds that it caused a salmonella outbreak. It was reported that four people who consumed the pistachio cream used in ice cream and desserts fell ill after consuming the product, and an investigation has been launched.

The decision to recall the product was made during an investigation into salmonella cases recorded in some U.S. cities, focusing on the Emek brand pistachio cream imported from Turkey. While the product has been recalled, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) are investigating the outbreak that has spread to many states.

According to Ekonomim, the FDA announced that peanut butter under the Emek brand, sold online to wholesale distributors, restaurants, and food service locations nationwide, caused a salmonella outbreak in at least two states.

The product, a paste used in desserts, especially in ice cream, is manufactured in Turkey by Emek Doğal Sağlık Ürünleri İklim Gıda İnşaat San Tic Ltd Şti and imported into the USA.

As of May 19, four people reported falling ill after consuming this product. The FDA issued a warning in an updated statement on June 13. The FDA also stated that it is working to determine whether "other batches or products from this company are susceptible to contamination." According to the FDA and CDC, so far two states have reported people falling ill from this product.