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.
The agency’s classification
FDA (Food): Class II
Class II is a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.
This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).
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
Related recalls
Same hazard · cyclospora
See all →- CriticalCross Valley Farms Lettuce Salad Mix Recalled for Cyclospora Risk
FDA (Food) · 2026-08-19
- CriticalCross Valley Farms Lettuce Blend Recalled for Potential Cyclospora Contamination
FDA (Food) · 2026-08-19
- CriticalCross Valley Farms Iceberg Lettuce Recalled for Potential Cyclospora Contamination
FDA (Food) · 2026-08-19
- CriticalTaylor Farms Recalls Shredded Iceberg Lettuce Due to Cyclospora Contamination
FDA (Food) · 2026-08-19
- SevereTaylor Farms Recalls Marketside Iceberg Salad for Potential Cyclospora Contamination
FDA (Food) · 2026-08-19
Similar recalls
- HighWild Harvest Organic Fresh Basil Recalled for Cyclospora Contamination Risk
FDA (Food) · 2020-06-17
- HighVallarta Organics Organic Basil Recalled for Possible Cyclospora Contamination
FDA (Food) · 2020-12-30
- HighSIGA Fresh Basil Recalled for Potential Cyclospora Contamination
FDA (Food) · 2019-08-28
- HighInfinite Herbs Recalls Conventional Basil Potentially Contaminated with Cyclospora
FDA (Food) · 2019-10-30
- HighRock Garden Fresh Basil Recalled for Potential Cyclospora Contamination
FDA (Food) · 2019-08-28
- HighVallarta Organic Basil Recalled for Cyclospora Contamination
FDA (Food) · 2021-03-10