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.
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 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.
- Manufacturer
- Black River Industries
- Category
- Food — Spices and Herbs
- 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 # 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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