The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-2362-2017·Announced 2017-06-21

Bright Farms Thai Basil Recalled Due to Metal Contamination

Bright Farms is recalling Thai Basil packages due to detected metal contamination. The firm identified the issue through internal verification.

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 risk of harm (metal contamination) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the High severity criteria for risk-of-harm products without reported illness.

Plain-English summary

BrightFarms, Inc. is recalling specific packages of Bright Farms Thai Basil. The affected product is packaged in clear, plastic clamshells with a best by date on the package. The specific code for the recalled product is TB05082017.

The firm detected metal in the product through internal verification techniques. The firm believes there is a risk of a health hazard associated with the metal contamination.

The product was delivered to two distribution centers in Landover, Maryland and Carlisle, Pennsylvania, one food bank in Lorton, Virginia, and one facility in Laurel, Maryland. Consumers should check their pantries for this specific product and dispose of it if found.

The recalled product

Product
Bright Farms Thai Basil 0.75oz package , The salad products packaged in clear, plastic clamshells with best by dates on the package .
Manufacturer
BrightFarms, Inc.: WDC Greenhouse LLC
Category
Food — Fresh Produce
Hazard
Affected units
20

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)

  • Thai Basil (0.75oz) - TB05082017

Distribution

Distributed in 3 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 10 recalled by BrightFarms, Inc.: WDC Greenhouse LLC under a single FDA (Food) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

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