Trader Joe's Recall Impacts Product Sold In 29 States, D.C.
Trader Joe’s has recalled packs of organic basil sold in 29 states and the District of Columbia over concerns the herb may be contaminated with Salmonella. The states impacted are located in the eastern and central parts of the U.S.
The product in question is Infinite Herbs Organic Basil (UPC# 8 18042 02147 7) sold in 2.5-ounce packages between February 1, 2024, and April 6, 2024. The supplier of the product is Infinite Herbs, LLC, of Miami, Fla.
According to the United States Food & Drug Administration, epidemiological information collected by the Centers for Disease Control revealed that a total of 12 people infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella have been reported in seven states—Florida, Georgia, Minnesota, Missouri, New Jersey, Rhode Island, and Wisconsin. As of April 18, one of the dozen cases reported led to a hospitalization.
The FDA said its investigation is ongoing to determine the source of contamination and whether additional products are linked to illnesses. The agency will update this advisory should additional consumer safety information become available.
Consumers who purchased the product in question can discard it or return it to any Trader Joe’s for a full refund. Customers with questions may contact Trader Joe's Customer Relations at (626) 599-3817 or send an email.
In recent weeks, several Trader Joe’s products have been the subject of recalls. The items included roasted & salted whole cashews because of a Salmonella concern, dumplings, products containing cotija cheese, and its chicken pilaf frozen meal.
Also, the company was fined more than $216,000 by the U.S. Department of Labor for safety hazards related to unsafe forklift operations at a store in Colorado, the federal agency said in a press release.
