The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-0685-2019·Announced 2018-12-12

Black River Industries Recalls Sweet Basil Leaf for Plastic Foreign Material

Black River Industries is recalling Sweet Basil Leaf in 2 lb. bottles and 25 lb. boxes because it may contain plastic foreign material.

What this means for you

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 illnesses or injuries, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity precautionary recall.

Plain-English summary

Black River Industries is recalling 80 lbs. of Sweet Basil Leaf, packaged in 2 lb. plastic bottles and 25 pound bulk boxes, because the product may contain a foreign material (plastic). The recall includes Lot # 31218.

The affected product was distributed to WI Correctional Facilities. The source text notes that during processing, it was observed that Basil Leaf Sweet and Italian Spice Blend No Salt may also contain foreign material (plastic), though the primary recall notice focuses on the Sweet Basil Leaf.

Consumers and facilities with this product should stop using it and contact the recalling firm for instructions on disposal or return.

The recalled product

Product
Sweet Basil Leaf in 2 Lb. plastic bottles and 25 pound bulk boxes.

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 # 31218

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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Same manufacturer · Black River Industries

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