CLASS III Food recall · Reported 2 Oct 2013 · FDA Enforcement Report
Basil, fresh, Giant recalled by Shenandoah Growers
Shenandoah Growers is recalling Basil, fresh, Giant, distributed in Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia. The recall was initiated on 23 Aug 2013 and the FDA has classified it as Class III.
Check your package
Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.
Recall details
- Recall number
- F-1915-2013
- FDA event ID
- 66302
- Recalling firm
- Shenandoah Growers, Harrisonburg, VA
- Brand
- Basil
- Classification
- Class III
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 23 Aug 2013
- FDA classified
- 24 Sep 2013
- Reported
- 2 Oct 2013
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Reason category
- Packaging Defects
- Product category
- Fresh Herbs
Timeline
| 23 Aug 2013 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 24 Sep 2013 | Classified by FDA | +32 days |
| 2 Oct 2013 | Published in enforcement report | +8 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Fresh basil may be adulterated with pesticides.
Packaging recalls include wrong labels, wrong products in the wrong bottle, missing leaflets, short-filled or empty capsules and seals that fail.
Product as listed by the FDA
Basil, fresh, Giant brand, packaged in 2.5 oz. package and labeled in part ***Distributed by FoodHold USA Landover, MD 20785***
Where it was distributed
Product was distributed to PA, VA and MD.
Stores named: Giant
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Fresh basil may be adulterated with pesticides.
Which lots are affected?
Lots: 50 143233; 50 243233; 50343233; and 50 443233
Where was it sold?
Product was distributed to PA, VA and MD.
What should I do if I have it?
Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.
What does Class III mean?
Class III recalls are for products unlikely to cause any adverse health consequence, usually labelling or quality issues.
Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 26 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.
Other products in this recall event
1 other product · FDA event 66302| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLASS III | Fresh Herbs Everyday Basil, Shenandoah Growers recalled | Shenandoah Growers | Packaging Defects | MD, PA, VA |
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All 4| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food | CLASS II | Organic fresh cut basil recalled by Shenandoah Growers | Shenandoah Growers | Cyclospora | 10 states |
| Food | CLASS II | Organic fresh cut basil recalled by Shenandoah Growers | Shenandoah Growers | Cyclospora | 6 states |
| Food | CLASS III | Fresh Herbs Everyday Basil, Shenandoah Growers recalled | Shenandoah Growers | Packaging Defects | MD, PA, VA |
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