Talley Farms Cilantro Recalled Due to Cyclospora Contamination
Talley Farms is recalling cilantro after FDA sampling detected Cyclospora. Consumers in AZ, CA, ID, and TX should discard the product.
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 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II and involves a high-risk pathogen (Cyclospora), which aligns with the rubric criteria for Severe severity.
Plain-English summary
Talley Farms is recalling specific lots of Arroyo Grande California Cilantro. The recall was initiated after FDA sampling found Cyclospora in the product. The affected product consists of 30 or 60 count individual bunches tied with Talley Farms Arroyo Grande twist ties.
The recalled cilantro was harvested between October 4 and October 17, 2019. Specific lot codes associated with this recall include E 158, E161, E 165, E169, E 171, E 173, 1-8038, 1-8089, 1-8157, E 179, 1-8352, E 154, and E 156. A total of 8,436 units were distributed.
The product was distributed in Arizona, California, Idaho, and Texas. Consumers who have this product in their possession should discard it or return it to the place of purchase.
The recalled product
- Product
- Arroyo Grande California Cilantro; Talley Farms; Product of USA - 30 or 60 Count Individual bunches tied with Talley Farms Arroyo Grande twist tie.
- Manufacturer
- Talley Farms
- Category
- Food — Fresh Produce
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 8,436
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 (15)
- Harvested between October 4 and October 17
- 2019
- Lot codes: E 158
- E161
- E 165
- E169
- E 171
- E 173
- 1-8038
- 1-8089
- 1-8157
- E 179
- 1-8352
- E 154
- E 156
Distribution
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