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CAMPOMEX USA CORP Recall: Cilantro tested by imports but not released from was found positive for Cyclospora. Importer mistakenly took one pallet from the lot on hold and distributed it.

United States

TerminatedClass II

Company
CAMPOMEX USA CORP
Product
Campomex USA fresh cilantro: 5 dozens (60) per box.
Recall date
August 29, 2018
Terminated
November 29, 2018
Source
FDA

Reason for recall

Cilantro tested by imports but not released from was found positive for Cyclospora. Importer mistakenly took one pallet from the lot on hold and distributed it.

  1. - Recall initiated
  2. - Reported by source
  3. - Recall terminated
Recalled products
Product description UPC Quantity Lot / code information
Campomex USA fresh cilantro: 5 dozens (60) per box. Not published in this source record 56 boxes no codes

Distribution

  • CA only

Official source record

Agency
FDA
Dataset
FDA Food Enforcement (Recalls)
Recall number
F-1968-2018
Event ID
80968
Status
Terminated
Classification
Class II
Company
CAMPOMEX USA CORP
Product description
Campomex USA fresh cilantro: 5 dozens (60) per box.
Quantity
56 boxes
Reason
Cilantro tested by imports but not released from was found positive for Cyclospora. Importer mistakenly took one pallet from the lot on hold and distributed it.
Recall initiation date
August 29, 2018
Report date
September 26, 2018
Classification date
Not published in this source record
Termination date
November 29, 2018
Distribution pattern
CA only
UPC, lot, and code information
no codes
Voluntary or mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Initial notification method
Telephone
Source last updated
Not tracked separately from the Public Health Trace retrieval date below
Public Health Trace retrieval date

Responsible company: CAMPOMEX USA CORP

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California 1

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