Key points
CDC and public health officials in two states are investigating a multistate outbreak of Salmonella infections linked to pistachio cream. Emek brand pistachio spread sold at World Market is now recalled. Do not eat, sell, or serve Emek brand pistachio cream with a use by date of October 19, 2026, or the recalled spread.
When people got sick
This chart shows when the four people in this Salmonella outbreak got sick.
Recent illnesses may not yet be reported as it usually takes 3 to 4 weeks to determine if a sick person is part of an outbreak.
The true number of sick people in this outbreak is also likely much higher than the number reported. This is because many people recover without medical care and are not tested for Salmonella.