Campomex USA Fresh Cilantro Recalled Due to Cyclospora Contamination
Campomex USA is recalling fresh cilantro found positive for Cyclospora. The product was distributed in California after being mistakenly released from import hold.
The agency’s classification
FDA (Food): Class II
Class II is a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.
This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II. Per the rubric, FDA Class II recalls involving significant pathogens like Cyclospora, which can cause severe gastrointestinal illness, are rated as Severe (4).
Plain-English summary
Campomex USA Corp is recalling 56 boxes of fresh cilantro (5 dozens per box) because the product tested positive for Cyclospora. The recall is limited to California.
According to the source text, the cilantro was tested by imports but not released from hold. The importer mistakenly took one pallet from the lot on hold and distributed it.
Consumers who have this product should not consume it. The source text does not specify specific lot numbers, dates, or additional distribution details beyond California.
The recalled product
- Product
- Campomex USA fresh cilantro: 5 dozens (60) per box.
- Manufacturer
- CAMPOMEX USA CORP
- Category
- Food — Fresh Produce
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 56
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 1 state:
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