CLASS II Food recall · Reported 22 Nov 2017 · FDA Enforcement Report

BrightFarms Basil (. and package) recalled by CHI Greenhouse

CHI Greenhouse is recalling BrightFarms Basil (. and package), distributed in Illinois, Virginia, Wisconsin. The recall was initiated on 20 Oct 2017 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.

Check your package

Lot, batch or date codesBasil 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.

Quantity recalled.75 oz Basil 727 Cases; Lemon Basil 63 cases .75 oz. ; Thai Basil 58 Cases .75 oz. ; 113 Cases 2 oz. Basil

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-0212-2018
FDA event ID: 78334
Recalling firm: CHI Greenhouse, Rochelle, IL
Brand: BrightFarms Basil
Classification: Class II
Status: Terminated
Recall initiated: 20 Oct 2017
FDA classified: 15 Nov 2017
Reported: 22 Nov 2017
Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by: Press Release
Reason category: E. coli
Product category: Citrus

Timeline

20 Oct 2017	Recall initiated by company
15 Nov 2017	Classified by FDA	+26 days
22 Nov 2017	Published in enforcement report	+7 days

Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.

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.

Some strains of E. coli, such as O157:H7, produce a toxin that can cause severe stomach cramps, bloody diarrhea and, in a small number of cases, kidney failure.

Product as listed by the FDA

BrightFarms Basil (.75 oz. and 2 oz. package); BrightFarms Thai Basil (.75 oz. package); and BrightFarms Lemon Basil (.75 oz. package)

Where it was distributed

Domestic: ILLINOIS, WISCONSIN Foreign: None VA/DOD: None

Illinois Virginia Wisconsin

Questions about this recall

Is BrightFarms Basil (. and package) recalled?

Yes. CHI Greenhouse recalled BrightFarms Basil (. and package) on 20 Oct 2017. The recall is Class II and its status is Terminated. Recall number F-0212-2018.

Why was it recalled?

Bright Farms Inc. dba CHI Greenhouse LLC is initiating a voluntary recall of packaged produce due to the potential presence of E. coli.

Which lots are affected?

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 was it sold?

Domestic: ILLINOIS, WISCONSIN Foreign: None VA/DOD: None

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 II mean?

Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, or the probability of serious harm is remote.

Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 21 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.

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