CLASS II Food recall · Reported 20 Oct 2021 · FDA Enforcement Report
Plain Parsley (Flat Parsley) recalled by Buurma Farms
Buurma Farms is recalling Plain Parsley (Flat Parsley), distributed in Illinois, Michigan, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina. The recall was initiated on 13 Sep 2021 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.
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-0014-2022
- FDA event ID
- 88678
- Recalling firm
- Buurma Farms, Willard, OH
- Brand
- Plain Parsley
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 13 Sep 2021
- FDA classified
- 12 Oct 2021
- Reported
- 20 Oct 2021
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
- Reason category
- E. coli
- Product category
- Fresh Herbs
Timeline
| 13 Sep 2021 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 12 Oct 2021 | Classified by FDA | +29 days |
| 20 Oct 2021 | 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
Potentially contaminated with 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
Buurma Farms Plain Parsley (Flat Parsley) PLU twist tie or banded bunches 30ct in cardboard cartons 60ct in wooden crates
Where it was distributed
MI, OH, IL, NY, SC, PA
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Potentially contaminated with E. Coli
Which lots are affected?
UPC 3338380125 Harvest Lot 2A242A6 Lot Numbers: GTIN(01)00032958701050(10)2B243A6 Product Numbers: PLU4901
Where was it sold?
MI, OH, IL, NY, SC, PA
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 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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