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.
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 3/5 (High).
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
- Manufacturer
- AmeriHerb International Inc
- 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)
- L-40377
Distribution
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.
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