The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-1920-2018·Announced 2018-09-05

Howard Calcagno Farms Recalls Parsley Due to Cyclospora Contamination Risk

Howard Calcagno Farms is recalling parsley shipped in cardboard boxes labeled with the firm name due to a potential for contamination with Cyclospora cayetanensis.

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

Plain-English summary

Howard Calcagno Farms is recalling parsley that was shipped in cardboard boxes labeled with the firm name "Howard Calcagno, Aurora, OR 97002." The recall is being conducted due to a potential for contamination with Cyclospora cayetanensis.

The affected product consists of 5 dozens (30 ct. 6 ct) of parsley. The source text indicates that the product was distributed in Oregon.

Consumers who have purchased this product should check their inventory for the specific packaging described. If the product matches the description, consumers should not consume it and should follow instructions from the recalling firm or local health authorities regarding disposal or return.

The recalled product

Product
Parsley was shipped in card board boxes that are labeled with the firm name "Howard Calcagno, Aurora, OR 97002".

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)

  • None

Distribution

Distributed in 1 state:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 19 recalled by Howard Calcagno Farms 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 19 products in this recall →