SIGA Fresh Basil Recalled for Potential Cyclospora Contamination
SIGA Logistics is recalling 1 lb bags of fresh basil due to potential Cyclospora contamination. The product was distributed in several US states.
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 high-risk pathogen (Cyclospora) without reported illnesses, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria for high-risk pathogens without reported illness.
Plain-English summary
SIGA Logistics has initiated a recall of SIGA Fresh Basil, 1 lb bags, due to potential Cyclospora contamination. The product is packaged in cartons containing 10 plastic bags, each weighing 1 lb.
The recall affects approximately 15,000 units of the product. Distribution was limited to Miami, FL; Atlanta, GA; Baltimore, MD; Chicago, IL; Philadelphia, PA; and Oklahoma, OK. Specific best-by dates and trace codes for the affected lots are listed in the official recall documentation.
Consumers who have purchased this product should check their pantries for the specific best-by dates and trace codes associated with this recall. If the product matches the recalled lots, consumers should discard it or return it to the place of purchase.
The recalled product
- Product
- SIGA Fresh Basil, 1 lb bag, 10 plastic bags (1 lb bag) per carton
- Manufacturer
- SIGA LOGISTICS S DE RL DE CV
- 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 (11)
- 2019 20917853 1 lb Bag 800 Fresh Basil - 1lb Bag SIGA Jul 27
- 2019 20917816 1 lb Bag 800 Fresh Basil - 1lb Bag SIGA Jul 27
- 2019 20928681 1 lb Bag 1000 Fresh Basil - 1lb Bag SIGA Jul 27
- 2019 20923125 1 lb Bag 1500 Fresh Basil - 1lb Bag SIGA Jul 27
- 2019 04503671 1 lb Bag 2500 Fresh Basil - 1lb Bag SIGA Jul 28
- 2019 20931536 1 lb Bag 100 Fresh Basil - 1lb Bag SIGA Jul 28
- 2019 20931540 1 lb Bag 1500 Fresh Basil - 1lb Bag SIGA Jul 28
- 2019 04503682 1 lb Bag 2000 Fresh Basil - 1lb Bag SIGA Jul 29
- 2019 20932704 1 lb Bag 500 Fresh Basil - 1lb Bag SIGA Jul 29
- 2020 20932730 1 lb Bag 1300 Fresh Basil - 1lb Bag SIGA Jul 29
- 2021 20932715 1 lb Bag
Distribution
Distributed in 1 state:
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