Bengard Ranch Recalls Fresh Cilantro Due to Salmonella Contamination
Bengard Ranch is recalling fresh cilantro after FDA surveillance samples tested positive for Salmonella. The product was distributed directly to Texas.
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: The recall is classified as FDA Class I, which indicates a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to the violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death. The presence of Salmonella, a high-risk pathogen, in a ready-to-eat product supports this classification.
Plain-English summary
Bengard Ranch is voluntarily recalling 96 cases (5,760 individual bundles) of fresh cilantro. The product was boxed by Sabor Farms in Salinas, California, and distributed directly to Texas. The recall is being conducted because FDA surveillance samples found Salmonella in the fresh cilantro.
The affected product is identified by lot number 1818105103 and has a use-by date of June 21, 2018. Each box contains 60 bunches of cilantro.
Consumers who purchased this product should check their inventory for the specific lot number and use-by date. If they have the affected product, they should discard it or return it to the place of purchase. No illnesses have been reported in connection with this recall.
The recalled product
- Product
- Fresh Cilantro: Boxed by Sabor Farms, Salinas, CA 60 bunches of cilantro per box
- Manufacturer
- Bengard Ranch
- Category
- Food — Fresh Produce
- 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 (2)
- lot number or ID: 1818105103
- Use by Date: 2018-06-21
Distribution
Distributed in 1 state:
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