The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-1883-2013·Announced 2013-09-25

New Dream Team Recalls Fresh Basil Due to Pesticide Violations

New Dream Team is recalling fresh sweet and Thai basil from Hawaii after state testing found pesticides not allowed on the crop.

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 the product is unlikely to cause adverse health consequences. The hazard involves pesticide residues not allowed on the crop, which fits the criteria for low-risk contamination or minor regulatory violations.

Plain-English summary

New Dream Team Inc. is recalling approximately 6,504 pounds of fresh sweet basil (Hawaiian) and 810 pounds of 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 permitted for use on basil.

The affected product was distributed to Oregon, Colorado, Texas, New York, and Nevada. The source text does not specify specific lot codes or dates for the recalled items.

Consumers who have purchased this product should stop using it and return it to the place of purchase or dispose of it. The recall is a response to a regulatory violation regarding pesticide use rather than a report of consumer illness.

The recalled product

Product
Fresh Basil (Sweet Hawaiian and Thai) New Dream Team Inc. HI
Manufacturer
New Dream Team
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 (1)

  • no codes

Distribution

Distributed in 2 states:

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