The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-0186-2021·Announced 2020-12-30

Shenandoah Growers Recalls Organic Fresh Cut Basil Due to Cyclospora Risk

Shenandoah Growers is recalling organic fresh cut basil due to possible Cyclospora contamination. The product was distributed to retail stores in six states.

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 'High' severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Shenandoah Growers, Inc. is recalling approximately 1,660.69 lbs of organic fresh cut basil packaged in plastic clamshell containers. The recall is being conducted due to the possible contamination of the product with Cyclospora. The affected products include various brands such as The Fresh Market, Good & Gather, Naturally Better, Nature Promise, O Organics, Simple Truth, That's Tasty, and Wild Harvest, with specific UPC codes and net weights listed in the recall notice.

The recalled basil was distributed to retail stores in Pennsylvania, Florida, Georgia, Tennessee, Virginia, and Maryland. Specific production codes associated with the recall include PV 64308 and PV 14334, with various letter and number combinations indicating the specific batches.

Consumers who have purchased the affected organic fresh cut basil should check their packages for the listed UPC codes and production codes. If the product matches the description and codes provided, consumers should discard the product or return it to the place of purchase for a refund. No specific instructions for disposal or return are detailed in the provided source text beyond the standard recall protocol.

The recalled product

Product
Organic fresh cut basil packaged in plastic clamshell containers The Fresh Market Organic Basil NET WT 0.5oz (14g), UPC:7-37094-23027-2 Good & Gather organic basil NET WT 0.5oz (14.17g), UPC:0-85239-12215-0 Naturally Better Organic Fresh Cut Basil 0.5oz (14g), UPC:6-07880-20

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 (12)

  • PV 64308 B 294
  • PV 64308 E 295
  • PV 64308 C 296
  • PV 64308 E 296
  • PV 64308 D 297
  • PV 64308 A 298
  • PV 64308 A 300
  • PV 64308 D 300 PV 64308 E 304
  • PV 14334 C 296
  • PV 14334 B 296
  • PV 14334 E 297
  • and PV 14334 C 297

Distribution

Distributed in 6 states: