The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-0327-2021·Announced 2021-03-10

Shenandoah Growers Organic Fresh Cut Basil Recalled for Cyclospora Contamination

Shenandoah Growers is recalling organic fresh cut basil due to possible contamination with Cyclospora. Consumers should check their pantries for affected products.

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 rubric criteria for a High severity score.

Plain-English summary

Shenandoah Growers, Inc. is recalling organic fresh cut basil packaged in plastic clamshell containers due to possible contamination with Cyclospora. The recall includes various sizes of Shenandoah Growers by That’s Tasty basil, as well as That’s Tasty and Simple Truth brand products. A total of 3,240 units are affected.

The product was distributed to distribution centers in Indiana, Ohio, Michigan, Minnesota, and Missouri. It was further distributed to retail stores in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Tennessee, and Wisconsin. Affected products may bear the following codes: PV40515 1 034, PV40515 3 034, PV40515 4 034, or PV40515 3 035.

Consumers who have purchased these products should check their pantries and discard any affected items or return them to the place of purchase for a refund. The FDA classifies this recall as Class II, indicating a reasonable probability that the use of, or exposure to, the violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.

The recalled product

Product
Organic fresh cut basil packaged in plastic clamshell containers. Shenandoah Growers by Thats Tasty, 0.75 oz UPC: 7-68573-00101-4 Shenandoah Growers by Thats Tasty, 2.0 oz UPC: 7-68573-02143-2 Shenandoah Growers by Thats Tasty 4.0 oz UPC: 7-68573-00141-0 Shenandoah Growers by
Affected units
3,240

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)

  • PV40515 1 034 PV40515 3 034 PV40515 4 034 PV40515 3 035

Distribution

Distributed in 10 states: