Basil, fresh, Giant brand, packaged in 2.5 oz. package and labeled in part ***
Recalling firm: Shenandoah Growers, Inc.
Fresh basil may be adulterated with pesticides.
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: Sep 28, 2013.
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Full FDA record and distribution details
Original product description
Basil, fresh, Giant brand, packaged in 2.5 oz. package and labeled in part ***Distributed by FoodHold USA Landover, MD 20785***
Original FDA recall reason
Fresh basil may be adulterated with pesticides.
Recall details
- Recall number
- F-1915-2013
- Event ID
- 66302
- FDA status
- Terminated
- Initiated
- Aug 23, 2013
- Reported
- Oct 2, 2013
- Classified
- Sep 24, 2013
- Terminated
- Sep 28, 2013
- Quantity
- 200 lbs total
- Location
- Harrisonburg, VA, United States
- Initiation type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Notification
Where it was distributed
Product was distributed to PA, VA and MD.
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