Fresh Herb Basil recall
Recalled by Gourmet Specialties INC. · Vernon, CA, United States
Class II — Moderate risk. May cause temporary or reversible harm; serious harm unlikely.
Why it was recalled
Potential Cyclospora cayetanensis contamination.
Pathogen: Cyclospora
A parasite linked to fresh produce.
The most serious food recalls: a contaminated product can cause outbreaks, hospitalisations and deaths, especially for pregnant people, young children, older adults and anyone with a weakened immune system. All bacteria & viruses recalls.
What was recalled
Fresh Herb Basil 62/4oz., LB 2489, 135/5Bulk, 24/8oz., 12/10 bulk Product of Mexico
Quantity: 328 boxes
Lot codes, dates and UPCs
A recall covers only these codes. Compare them with the lot number, best-by date or UPC printed on your package.
JC #029
Where it was sold
Arizona California Illinois Nevada
FDA's distribution note: U.S. distribution to the following: CA, IL, NV, and AZ. No foreign distribution.
Check the codes, then return or discard. Class II means eating it may cause temporary or reversible health problems. If your package matches the recalled codes, do not eat it - return it to the store or throw it away. FDA lists this recall as terminated: the company has finished removing the product, so it should no longer be on shelves - but it can still be in a freezer or pantry.
- Recalling firm
- Gourmet Specialties INC.
- Initiated by
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Recall initiated
- Sep 28, 2018
- In FDA report of
- Nov 7, 2018
- Terminated
- Nov 5, 2018
- FDA recall number
- F-0076-2019 · event 81131
- Official record
- FDA enforcement report search