CLASS III Food recall · Reported 2 Oct 2013 · FDA Enforcement Report

Fresh Herbs Everyday Basil, Shenandoah Growers recalled

Shenandoah Growers is recalling Fresh Herbs Everyday Basil, Shenandoah Growers, 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

Lot, batch or date codesLots: 50 143233; 50 243233; 50343233; and 50 443233

Quantity recalled200 lbs

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-1914-2013
FDA event ID: 66302
Recalling firm: Shenandoah Growers, Harrisonburg, VA
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: E-Mail
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

Fresh Herbs Everyday Basil, Shenandoah Growers brand, packaged in .75 oz; 2 oz.; and 2.5 oz. in 3 count and 6 count cardboard sleeves and labeled in part ***Shenandoah Growers Inc., Harrisonburg, Va 22802***

Where it was distributed

Product was distributed to PA, VA and MD.

Maryland Pennsylvania Virginia

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

This product is part of a recall event; the main page for the event is Basil, fresh, Giant recalled by Shenandoah Growers.

Reported	Class	Recall	Company	Reason	Where
2 Oct 2013	CLASS III	Basil, fresh, Giant recalled by Shenandoah GrowersBasil	Shenandoah Growers	Packaging Defects	MD, PA, VA

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