Fresh basil with Rock Garden brand label recall
Recalled by Herbs Unlimited d/b/a Rock Garden South · Miami, FL, United States
Class II — Moderate risk. May cause temporary or reversible harm; serious harm unlikely.
Why it was recalled
Fresh basil received from supplier is potentially contaminated with Cyclospora.
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 basil with Rock Garden brand label. Basil was packed in 1 lb. plastic bags and in 0.75 oz. clear plastic clamshell containers.
Quantity: 1,320 lbs.
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.
Lot numbers 34443, 34569, 34433, 34333
Where it was sold
FDA's distribution note: Fresh Basil was distributed to Publix and other distributors/contract food manufacturers
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
- Herbs Unlimited d/b/a Rock Garden South
- Initiated by
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Recall initiated
- Jul 25, 2019
- In FDA report of
- Aug 28, 2019
- Terminated
- Feb 6, 2020
- FDA recall number
- F-2081-2019 · event 83496
- Official record
- FDA enforcement report search