Vallarta Organics Organic Basil Recalled for Possible Cyclospora Contamination
Vallarta Organics LLC is recalling Organic Basil due to possible contamination with Cyclospora. The product was distributed to direct accounts in Virginia and Florida.
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
Vallarta Organics LLC is recalling Organic Basil, packaged in 15 bags with a net weight of 15 pounds per case. The recall is being conducted due to possible contamination with Cyclospora. The affected product is identified by Lot #LP814.
The recall involves 280 boxes, totaling 4,200 pounds of product. This specific lot was distributed to direct accounts in Virginia and Florida.
Consumers who have purchased this product should check their inventory for the specific lot number. If the product is found, it should be discarded or returned to the place of purchase.
The recalled product
- Product
- Organic Basil,15 bags, Net. Wt.15Lbs case.
- Manufacturer
- Vallarta Organics LLC
- Category
- Food — Fresh Produce
- Hazard
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)
- Lot#LP814
Distribution
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