Mariposa Farms Basil Recalled Due to Possible Cyclospora Link
Mariposa Farms is recalling basil due to a possible link to a cyclospora illness outbreak. Consumers should check for Lot # 6985.
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 is classified as FDA Class II and involves a possible link to a cyclospora illness outbreak, which fits the criteria for high-risk pathogens or risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been explicitly reported in the source text.
Plain-English summary
Mariposa Farms, Inc. is recalling Mariposa Farms Basil, Net Wt. 0.75 OZ, in plastic clamshell containers for retail sale. The recall involves 318 containers of the product. The firm's supplier of basil initiated the recall due to a possible link to an outbreak of cyclospora illness.
The affected product is identified by Lot # 6985. The product was distributed to one distribution center in Minnesota. Mariposa Farms, Inc. is located in Grinnell, Iowa.
Consumers who have purchased this product should check their inventory for the specific lot number. If the product matches the description and lot number, consumers should stop using it and return it to the place of purchase or dispose of it.
The recalled product
- Product
- Mariposa Farms Basil, Net Wt. 0.75 OZ, in plastic clamshell containers for retail sale. Mariposa Farms, Inc. Grinnell, IA
- Manufacturer
- Mariposa Farms Inc
- 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 (1)
- Lot #: 6985
Distribution
Distributed in 1 state:
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