Gourmet Specialties Recalls Fresh Basil for Potential Cyclospora Contamination
Gourmet Specialties Inc. is recalling fresh basil from Mexico due to potential Cyclospora cayetanensis contamination. The product was distributed in California, Illinois, Nevada, and Arizona.
What this means for you
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a high-risk pathogen (Cyclospora) without reported illness, which aligns with the rubric criteria for a High severity score.
Plain-English summary
Gourmet Specialties Inc. is recalling 328 boxes of Fresh Herb Basil, identified as a product of Mexico, due to potential contamination with Cyclospora cayetanensis. The recalled product is available in 4oz, 8oz, and bulk packaging configurations.
The recall affects product distributed in the United States to California, Illinois, Nevada, and Arizona. No foreign distribution occurred. The specific code associated with the recall is JC #029.
Consumers who have purchased this product should check their pantries for the specific packaging and code information. If found, consumers should discard the product or return it to the place of purchase for a refund.
The recalled product
- Product
- Fresh Herb Basil 62/4oz., LB 2489, 135/5Bulk, 24/8oz., 12/10 bulk Product of Mexico
- Manufacturer
- GOURMET SPECIALTIES INC.
- Category
- Food — Fresh Produce
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 328
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Lot numbers (1)
- JC #029
Distribution
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