Black River Industries Recall: Parsley Flakes are being recalled because they may contain a foreign material (plastic). EXPANDED 1127/2018 During processing it was noted that Basil Leaf Sweet and Italian Spice Blend No Salt also may contain foreign material (plastic).

🇺🇸 United States

1. November 8, 2018 - Recall initiated
2. December 12, 2018 - Reported by source
3. November 29, 2019 - Recall terminated

Official source record

Agency

FDA

Dataset

FDA Food Enforcement (Recalls)

Recall number

F-0684-2019

Event ID

81544

Status

Terminated

Classification

Class II

Company

Black River Industries

Product description

Parsley Flakes in 6 oz. and 24 oz. plastic bottles and 20 lb boxes

Quantity

103.5 lbs.

Reason

Parsley Flakes are being recalled because they may contain a foreign material (plastic). EXPANDED 1127/2018 During processing it was noted that Basil Leaf Sweet and Italian Spice Blend No Salt also may contain foreign material (plastic).

Recall initiation date

November 8, 2018

Report date

December 12, 2018

Classification date

Not published in this source record

Termination date

November 29, 2019

Distribution pattern

WI Correctional Facilities

UPC, lot, and code information

Lot # 7867933

Voluntary or mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated

Initial notification method

E-Mail

Source last updated

Not tracked separately from the Public Health Trace retrieval date below

Public Health Trace retrieval date

July 18, 2026 ET

Other products recalled under this same event

This recall shares FDA event ID 81544 with 2 other product entries in Public Health Trace.

Responsible company: Black River Industries

Other recalls from Black River Industries

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Retrieved by Public Health Trace: July 18, 2026 ET

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