The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-1968-2018·Announced 2018-09-26

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.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. 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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