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Medium RiskFDA Food
Food & Beverages/Produce & Fresh

Arroyo Grande California Cilantro Recalled for Cyclospora Contamination

Agency Publication Date: November 15, 2019
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Summary

Talley Farms is recalling approximately 8,436 units of its Arroyo Grande California Cilantro after FDA sampling found the presence of Cyclospora in the product. The affected cilantro was sold in 30 or 60 count bunches and was distributed to retailers in Arizona, California, Idaho, and Texas. Consumers who have purchased this cilantro should check their packaging for specific lot codes and harvest dates to determine if they have the recalled product.

Risk

The cilantro is contaminated with Cyclospora, a parasite that can cause cyclosporiasis, an intestinal infection. Symptoms may include severe diarrhea, stomach cramps, nausea, and fatigue.

What You Should Do

  1. Identify your product by checking for individual bunches of cilantro tied with a 'Talley Farms Arroyo Grande' twist tie that were harvested between October 4 and October 17, 2019.
  2. Check the lot codes printed on the product packaging: E 158, E161, E 165, E169, E 171, E 173, 1-8038, 1-8089, 1-8157, E 179, 1-8352, E 154, or E 156.
  3. Return the product to the place of purchase for a refund, throw it away, or contact the manufacturer for further instructions.
  4. Call the FDA Consumer Complaint hotline at 1-888-723-3332 (1-888-SAFEFDA) for additional questions.

Your Remedy Options

You have 2 options:

๐Ÿ’ฐOption 1: Full Refund
How to: Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund, or contact the manufacturer or supplier for further instructions
๐Ÿ—‘๏ธOption 2: Dispose of Product
How to: Throw the product away.

Affected Products

Product: Arroyo Grande California Cilantro (30 or 60 Count)by Talley Farms
Variants: 30 Count, 60 Count
Lot Numbers:
E 158
E161
E 165
E169
E 171
E 173
1-8038
1-8089
1-8157
E 179
1-8352
E 154
E 156
Date Ranges: Harvested between October 4 and October 17, 2019

Individual bunches tied with Talley Farms Arroyo Grande twist tie. Product of USA.

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Event ID: 84079
Status: Resolved
Manufacturer: Talley Farms
Sold By: Retailers in AZ, CA, ID, TX
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: 8436
Distributed To: Arizona, California, Idaho, Texas

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AI-Enhanced Content: The summary, action steps, and risk assessment on this page were generated by AI from official government recall data to improve readability. This is not legal or medical advice. Always refer to the official agency sources below for authoritative information.

Sources: FDA iRES ยท Raw API Response

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