The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-1873-2013·Announced 2013-09-11

Hawaii Fresh Sweet and Thai Basil Recalled for Pesticide Residues

Crown Pacific International is recalling sweet and Thai basil due to a Hawaii cease and desist order for positive pesticide samples.

What this means for you

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 III, which indicates a low probability of adverse health consequences, and the source does not report any illnesses or injuries.

Plain-English summary

Crown Pacific International, Inc. is recalling specific boxes of Hawaii Fresh Sweet Basil and Hawaii Fresh Thai Basil. The recall was initiated after the State of Hawaii issued a cease and desist order to the grower following positive sample results for pesticides that are not allowed on basil.

The affected products include 56 boxes of sweet basil and 16 boxes of Thai basil. These products were distributed to one distributor in both Colorado and Virginia. The source text does not provide specific lot numbers or dates for the affected units.

Consumers who have purchased these products should stop using them and contact the distributor or retailer for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Hawaii Fresh Sweet Basil Hawaii Fresh Thai Basil product of the USA Crown Pacific International, Inc. Hilo, HI
Manufacturer
Crown Pacific Int'L Llc
Category
Food — Fresh 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)

  • no code informtion

Distribution

Distributed in 2 states:

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