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.
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 3/5 (High).
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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