Approximately 1,661 units of various brands of organic fresh cut basil packaged in plastic clamshell containers are being recalled due to possible contamination with Cyclospora. The affected products were sold under brands including The Fresh Market, Good & Gather, Naturally Better, Nature Promise, O Organics, Simple Truth, That’s Tasty, and Wild Harvest. These items were distributed to retail stores in Pennsylvania, Florida, Georgia, Tennessee, Virginia, and Maryland. Consumers should not consume these products and should return them to the store where they were purchased for a full refund.
Cyclospora is a parasite that can cause cyclosporiasis, an intestinal infection characterized by severe abdominal pain, diarrhea, fatigue, and low-grade fever. This contamination was identified through internal testing and can lead to serious illness if the raw basil is consumed.
Return to the place of purchase for a full refund.
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