The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IIOur severity:ModerateFDA (Food)·F-0684-2019·Announced 2018-12-12

Black River Industries Recalls Parsley Flakes Due to Plastic Foreign Material

Black River Industries is recalling Parsley Flakes because they may contain plastic foreign material. The recall also includes Basil Leaf Sweet and Italian Spice Blend No Salt.

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 2/5 (Moderate).

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II and involves a foreign material (plastic) without reported injuries or illnesses, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity recall involving low-risk contamination or voluntary precautionary measures.

Plain-English summary

Black River Industries is voluntarily recalling Parsley Flakes in 6 oz. and 24 oz. plastic bottles and 20 lb boxes. The recall is being conducted because the product may contain a foreign material, specifically plastic.

The recall was expanded to include Basil Leaf Sweet and Italian Spice Blend No Salt, which may also contain plastic foreign material. The affected quantity is 103.5 lbs. of Parsley Flakes, identified by Lot # 7867933.

The product was distributed to Wisconsin Correctional Facilities. Consumers who have purchased these products should stop using them and contact the manufacturer for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Parsley Flakes in 6 oz. and 24 oz. plastic bottles and 20 lb boxes

Is your product affected?

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Lot numbers (1)

  • Lot # 7867933

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 3 recalled by Black River Industries under a single FDA (Food) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

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