The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-1921-2018·Announced 2018-09-05

Howard Calcagno Farms Recalls Italian Parsley Due to Cyclospora Contamination Risk

Howard Calcagno Farms is recalling 5 dozen of Italian parsley shipped in Oregon 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 5 dozen of Italian parsley. The product was shipped in cardboard boxes labeled with the firm name "Howard Calcagno, Aurora, OR 97002." The recall is due to a potential for contamination with Cyclospora cayetanensis.

The affected product was distributed in Oregon. The source text does not specify a lot number, specific distribution dates, or the number of units affected beyond the stated quantity of 5 dozen.

Consumers who purchased this product should check their inventory for the specific packaging described. If found, the product should be discarded or returned to the place of purchase. The source text does not report any illnesses or injuries associated with this recall.

The recalled product

Product
Italian Parsley was shipped in card board boxes that are labeled with the firm name "Howard Calcagno, Aurora, OR 97002".
Affected units
5

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.

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