Fresh Herb Basil 62/4oz., LB 2489, 135/5Bulk, 24/8oz., 12/10 bulk Product of Mexico
Recalling firm: GOURMET SPECIALTIES INC.
Why it was recalled
Potential Cyclospora cayetanensis contamination.
Historical recall record. This is not a new recall announcement. “Terminated” describes the FDA recall process; it does not certify that an individual package is safe. FDA termination date: Nov 5, 2018.
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ProductFresh Herb Basil 62/4oz., LB 2489, 135/5Bulk, 24/8oz., 12/10 bulk Product of Mexico
Package size4oz
FDA code information
JC #029
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Original product description
Fresh Herb Basil 62/4oz., LB 2489, 135/5Bulk, 24/8oz., 12/10 bulk Product of Mexico
Original FDA recall reason
Potential Cyclospora cayetanensis contamination.
Recall details
- Recall number
- F-0076-2019
- Event ID
- 81131
- FDA status
- Terminated
- Initiated
- Sep 28, 2018
- Reported
- Nov 7, 2018
- Classified
- Oct 29, 2018
- Terminated
- Nov 5, 2018
- Quantity
- 328 boxes
- Location
- Vernon, CA, United States
- Initiation type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Notification
- Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
Where it was distributed
U.S. distribution to the following: CA, IL, NV, and AZ. No foreign distribution.
FDA source record · F-0076-2019
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