The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-1383-2019·Announced 2019-05-22

AmeriHerb Parsley Flakes Recalled for Potential E. coli Contamination

AmeriHerb International Inc is recalling 256 lbs of parsley flakes potentially contaminated with E. coli. The product was distributed nationwide and to Canada.

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 (E. coli) without reported illness, which aligns with the rubric criteria for a High severity score.

Plain-English summary

AmeriHerb International Inc is recalling 256 lbs of Parsley flakes, Petroselinum sativum, 1# Net, packaged in 1 lb plastic bags. The recall is due to the potential for contamination with generic E. coli. The product is identified by lot code L-40377.

The affected parsley flakes were distributed to customers nationwide, including Puerto Rico, and were also distributed to Canada. The recall is classified as FDA Class II.

Consumers who have purchased this product should check their pantries for the specific lot code and stop using the product if it matches the description. The source text does not specify a return location or refund process.

The recalled product

Product
Parsley flakes, Petroselinum sativum, 1# Net, AmeriHerb LLC, Ames, IA packaged in 1 lb plastic bags
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)

  • L-40377

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

The notice also names 1 state specifically:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 6 recalled by AmeriHerb International Inc 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.

See all 6 products in this recall →