Why it was recalled
Bright Farms Inc. dba CHI Greenhouse LLC is initiating a voluntary recall of packaged produce due to the potential presence of E. coli.
Product description
BrightFarms Basil (.75 oz. and 2 oz. package); BrightFarms Thai Basil (.75 oz. package); and BrightFarms Lemon Basil (.75 oz. package)
Lot numbers, UPCs & expiration codes
Basil products, packaged in clear plastic clamshells with best by dates located on the label of the package: 10/24/2017, 10/25/2017, 10/26/2017, and 10/27/2017.
Where it was sold
Domestic: ILLINOIS, WISCONSIN Foreign: None VA/DOD: None
What to do if you have this product
- Compare the brand, size, and lot/UPC codes on your package with the codes above.
- If it matches, don't eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away.
- Wash surfaces and containers that touched the product.
- If you feel sick after eating it, contact your doctor. In an emergency call 911.
Recall details
- Recall number
- F-0212-2018
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- Oct 20, 2017
- FDA report date
- Nov 22, 2017
- Quantity
- .75 oz Basil 727 Cases; Lemon Basil 63 cases .75 oz. ; Thai Basil 58 Cases .75 oz. ; 113 Cases 2 oz. Basil
- Recall type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Recalling firm
- CHI Greenhouse
Original FDA data
Every field from FDA enforcement report F-0212-2018, exactly as published.
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- City
- Rochelle
- State
- IL
- Status
- Terminated
- Country
- United States
- Event ID
- 78334
- Address
- 600 S. Caron Rd
- Code information
- Basil products, packaged in clear plastic clamshells with best by dates located on the label of the package: 10/24/2017, 10/25/2017, 10/26/2017, and 10/27/2017.
- Postal code
- 61068
- Report date
- Nov 22, 2017
- Product type
- Food
- Recall number
- F-0212-2018
- Classification
- Class II
- Recalling firm
- CHI Greenhouse
- Product quantity
- .75 oz Basil 727 Cases; Lemon Basil 63 cases .75 oz. ; Thai Basil 58 Cases .75 oz. ; 113 Cases 2 oz. Basil
- Termination date
- Jan 17, 2018
- Reason for recall
- Bright Farms Inc. dba CHI Greenhouse LLC is initiating a voluntary recall of packaged produce due to the potential presence of E. coli.
- Voluntary / mandated
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Product description
- BrightFarms Basil (.75 oz. and 2 oz. package); BrightFarms Thai Basil (.75 oz. package); and BrightFarms Lemon Basil (.75 oz. package)
- Distribution pattern
- Domestic: ILLINOIS, WISCONSIN Foreign: None VA/DOD: None
- Recall initiation date
- Oct 20, 2017
- Initial firm notification
- Press Release
- Center classification date
- Nov 15, 2017