L.A. Lucky Sweet Basil Seeds Recalled for Salmonella Risk
L.A. Lucky Import & Export is recalling sweet basil seeds from Vietnam after Salmonella was found in a related shipment.
The agency’s classification
FDA (Food): Class I
Class I is a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.
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 5/5 (Critical).
Highest-severity recall. The hazard can cause serious injury or death. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.
Our severity reasoning: The agency classified this as an FDA Class I recall, and the rubric mandates a score of 5 for FDA Class I recalls.
Plain-English summary
L.A. Lucky Import & Export, Inc. is recalling 100 cartons of L.A. Lucky Brand Sweet Basil Seeds, Hot E, 2.1 oz (60 g) bags. The product is a product of Vietnam and was distributed to locations in California, Michigan, Nebraska, Arizona, Missouri, Utah, Iowa, Florida, Colorado, Washington, Texas, Kansas, Illinois, and Alabama.
The recall was initiated during a follow-up investigation of imported basil seeds that were refused entry due to the presence of Salmonella. Investigators discovered that 100 out of 300 cartons of the product had already been distributed. The agency has classified this recall as Class I, which indicates a reasonable probability that the use of, or exposure to, the violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.
Consumers who have purchased this product should stop using it and return it to the place of purchase or contact the distributor for further instructions. The product is identified by the brand L.A. Lucky and the specific variety Sweet Basil Seeds: Hot E. There are no specific lot codes on the package.
The recalled product
- Product
- L.A. LUCKY BRAND SWEET BASIL SEEDS: Hot E 2.1 OZ (60 G) BAGS; 100 BAGS PER CASE; Product of Vietnam. Ingredients: Sweet Basil Seeds Serving Size 1.05 oz. (2 servings per container) Distributed by L.A. Lucky Import & Export, Inc., Bell, CA 90201
- Manufacturer
- L.A. Lucky Import & Export
- Category
- Food — Spices / Herbs
- 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)
- No codes on package
Distribution
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