The FDA and Trader Joe's have announced a recall of Infinite Herbs Organic Basil, sold at Trader Joe' stores, due to possible Salmonella contamination. The recall is linked to a Salmonella outbreak that has sickened 12 people across seven states.
The Infinite Herbs Organic Basil was sold at Trader Joe's stores in the District of Columbia and 29 states between February and April. So far, 12 illnesses have been linked to the contaminated product.
A total of 12 people have gotten sick from the contaminated basil so far, and one person has been hospitalized, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention . Those cases were confirmed in Minnesota, Missouri, Wisconsin, Georgia, Florida, New Jersey, and Rhode Island.All Infinite Herbs Organic Basil—packaged in 2.5-ounce clamshell plastic containers—has since been removed from Trader Joe’s shelves, and is no longer for sale.
Trader Joe’s added that customers who think they bought the potentially-contaminated basil should throw it away, or return it to any store for a refund. If people have questions, they can contact Trader Joe's Customer Relations at 626-599-3817 or Usually these symptoms subside after about four to seven days, and people usually recover from salmonellosis on their own.Salmonella
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