Vallarta Organic Basil Recalled for Cyclospora Contamination
Vallarta Organic LLC is recalling organic basil contaminated with Cyclospora cayetanensis. The product was distributed in Virginia.
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 cayetanensis) without reported illness, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria in the rubric.
Plain-English summary
Vallarta Organic LLC is recalling specific lots of ALBAHACA ORGANICA/BASIL, 460 gm x Bag, 15 Bags. The recall is due to contamination with Cyclospora cayetanensis. The affected product includes Lot LP889 and Lot LP890.
The recalled product was distributed domestically in Virginia. The agency has classified this recall as Class II. The source text does not specify the number of units recalled or report any illnesses or injuries associated with the product.
Consumers who have purchased the affected lots should stop using the product and contact the recalling firm for instructions on disposal or return.
The recalled product
- Product
- ALBAHACA ORGANICA/BASIL, 460 gm x Bag, 15 Bags
- Manufacturer
- VALLARTA ORGANIC 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 LP889 and Lot LP890
Distribution
Distributed in 1 state:
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