CLASS III Food recall · Reported 11 Sep 2013 · FDA Enforcement Report
Hawaii Fresh Sweet Basil Hawaii Fresh Thai Basil recalled
Crown Pacific Int'L is recalling Hawaii Fresh Sweet Basil Hawaii Fresh Thai Basil, distributed in Colorado, 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-1873-2013
- FDA event ID
- 66109
- Recalling firm
- Crown Pacific Int'L, Hilo, HI
- Brand
- Hawaii
- Classification
- Class III
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 23 Aug 2013
- FDA classified
- 5 Sep 2013
- Reported
- 11 Sep 2013
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
- Reason category
- Other Reasons
- Product category
- Fresh Herbs
Timeline
| 23 Aug 2013 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 5 Sep 2013 | Classified by FDA | +13 days |
| 11 Sep 2013 | Published in enforcement report | +6 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
State of Hawaii Issued a Cease and Desist Order to grower of basil for positive sample results for pesticides not allowed on basil.
Product as listed by the FDA
Hawaii Fresh Sweet Basil Hawaii Fresh Thai Basil product of the USA Crown Pacific International, Inc. Hilo, HI
Where it was distributed
One distributor in both CO and VA
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
State of Hawaii Issued a Cease and Desist Order to grower of basil for positive sample results for pesticides not allowed on basil.
Which lots are affected?
no code informtion
Where was it sold?
One distributor in both CO and VA
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.
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