The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-2081-2019·Announced 2019-08-28

Rock Garden Fresh Basil Recalled for Potential Cyclospora Contamination

Herbs Unlimited is recalling Rock Garden brand fresh basil due to potential Cyclospora contamination. The product was distributed to Publix and other distributors.

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) without reported illness, which aligns with the High severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Herbs Unlimited d/b/a Rock Garden South is recalling approximately 1,320 lbs of fresh basil with Rock Garden brand labels. The basil was packed in 1 lb. plastic bags and 0.75 oz. clear plastic clamshell containers. The recall is being conducted because the fresh basil received from a supplier is potentially contaminated with Cyclospora.

The affected product includes lot numbers 34443, 34569, 34433, and 34333. The basil was distributed to Publix and other distributors and contract food manufacturers.

Consumers who have purchased this product should check their lot numbers and discard the product or return it to the place of purchase. The source text does not specify a date range or specific geographic regions for distribution.

The recalled product

Product
Fresh basil with Rock Garden brand label. Basil was packed in 1 lb. plastic bags and in 0.75 oz. clear plastic clamshell containers.
Manufacturer
Herbs Unlimited d/b/a Rock Garden South
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 (4)

  • Lot numbers 34443
  • 34569
  • 34433
  • 34333

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.

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