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Herbs Unlimited d/b/a Rock Garden South Recall: Fresh basil received from supplier is potentially contaminated with Cyclospora.

United States

TerminatedClass II

Company
Herbs Unlimited d/b/a Rock Garden South
Product
Fresh basil with Rock Garden brand label. Basil was packed i…
Recall date
July 25, 2019
Terminated
February 6, 2020
Source
FDA

Reason for recall

Fresh basil received from supplier is potentially contaminated with Cyclospora.

  1. - Recall initiated
  2. - Reported by source
  3. - Recall terminated
Recalled products
Product description UPC Quantity Lot / code information
Fresh basil with Rock Garden brand label. Basil was packed in 1 lb. plastic bags and in 0.75 oz. clear plastic clamshell containers. Not published in this source record 1,320 lbs. Lot numbers 34443, 34569, 34433, 34333

Distribution

  • Fresh Basil was distributed to Publix and other distributors/contract food manufacturers

Official source record

Agency
FDA
Dataset
FDA Food Enforcement (Recalls)
Recall number
F-2081-2019
Event ID
83496
Status
Terminated
Classification
Class II
Company
Herbs Unlimited d/b/a Rock Garden South
Product description
Fresh basil with Rock Garden brand label. Basil was packed in 1 lb. plastic bags and in 0.75 oz. clear plastic clamshell containers.
Quantity
1,320 lbs.
Reason
Fresh basil received from supplier is potentially contaminated with Cyclospora.
Recall initiation date
July 25, 2019
Report date
August 28, 2019
Classification date
Not published in this source record
Termination date
February 6, 2020
Distribution pattern
Fresh Basil was distributed to Publix and other distributors/contract food manufacturers
UPC, lot, and code information
Lot numbers 34443, 34569, 34433, 34333
Voluntary or mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Initial notification method
Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
Source last updated
Not tracked separately from the Public Health Trace retrieval date below
Public Health Trace retrieval date

Responsible company: Herbs Unlimited d/b/a Rock Garden South

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