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Roasted Pistachio Nuts In Shell

Also known as: in-shell pistachios

Low concern

Pistachios are a conventional tree-nut food rich in healthy fats, protein, fiber, and potassium. Tree nuts are major allergens under FDA labeling rules.

Found in

5 products

What it is

Roasted seeds of Pistacia vera in their natural shell, salted or unsalted.

Whole-food snack / culinary nut.

Why it's flagged

Tree-nut allergen
Aflatoxin contamination (mitigated by sorting/AFLA testing)
Sodium content if heavily salted

What regulators actually say

"FDA has set an action level of 20 ppb total aflatoxins in foods including pistachios and other tree nuts."

FDA CPG 555.400 – Foods – Adulteration with Aflatoxins — fda.gov

Regulatory status

United States — FDA

Conventional food; aflatoxin action level 20 ppb under FDA Compliance Policy Guide 555.400

European Union — EFSA

Aflatoxin maximum levels under EU Regulation 1881/2006

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