VALLARTA ORGANIC LLC is recalling approximately 46 boxes (totaling 690 lbs) of its Organic Basil because it may be contaminated with Cyclospora cayetanensis. The affected product was distributed in 460-gram bags within 15-lb boxes and was sold only in Virginia. Consumers should not consume this basil and should return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.
The basil is contaminated with Cyclospora cayetanensis, a microscopic parasite that causes an intestinal illness called cyclosporiasis. Symptoms typically include severe diarrhea, stomach cramps, bloating, and fatigue, which can last for weeks or months if not treated with specific antibiotics.
Full refund upon return.
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