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SevereFDA (Food)·F-0862-2021·Announced 2021-08-04

Old Souls Farm Basil Recall Due to Listeria Contamination

Old Souls Farms LLC is recalling basil products in multiple sizes and packaging formats distributed to Ohio and Kentucky because rainwater containing Listeria monocytogenes came into contact with the product.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: This recall is FDA Class I with Listeria monocytogenes, a high-risk pathogen. Although no illnesses are reported in the source text, the agency's own Class I classification and the serious nature of Listeria as a pathogen requiring immediate action warrant a Severe rating per the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Old Souls Farms LLC is recalling basil products sold under the Old Souls Farm brand. The recalled items include basil in various sizes: 1 oz, 4 oz, 1 lb, 10 lbs, and 25 lbs, available in clamshells, bulk bags, and living sleeves. The recall was initiated because rainwater tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes, and this rainwater came into contact with the product.

The affected products were distributed to Ohio and Kentucky. Specific lot codes are identified by date codes ranging from May 11, 2021 through June 7, 2021, with corresponding best-by dates from July 1 through July 31, 2021. Consumers who have purchased these products should not consume them.

Listeria monocytogenes is a serious pathogen that can cause illness, particularly in pregnant women, young children, elderly individuals, and people with weakened immune systems. Consumers with questions or concerns should contact the recalling firm or their healthcare provider. This recall is classified as FDA Class I.

The recalled product

Product
Old Souls Farm Basil 1 lb, 1 oz, 10 lbs,25 lbs, 3 -1 lbs, 4 oz, and Living clamshells - 1oz 18 per case, 5oz 6 per case bulk bags - 1lb is 3 per case, 10lbs 1 per case, 25lbs 1 per case living are packed in plastic sleeves - 10 per case
Manufacturer
Old Souls Farms LLC
Category
Food — Produce / Herbs
Hazard
  • listeria
  • water-contamination

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 (20)

  • Lot No. (02)05.11.2021.BS.
  • (02)05.12.2021.BS.
  • (02)05.13.2021.BS.
  • (02)05.14.2021.BS.
  • (02)05.17.2021.BS.
  • (02)05.18.2021.BS.
  • (02)05.19.2021.BS.
  • (02)05.20.2021.BS.
  • (02)05.21.2021.BS.
  • (02)05.24.2021.BS.
  • (02)05.25.2021.BS.
  • (02)05.26.2021.BS.
  • (02)05.27.2021.BS.
  • (02)05.28.2021.BS.
  • (02)05.31.2021.BS.
  • (02)06.01.2021.BS.
  • (02)06.02.2021.BS.
  • (02)06.03.2021.BS.
  • (02)06.04.2021.BS.
  • (02)06.07.2021.BS. All clamshells (oz)

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.

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