CLASS II Food recall · Reported 17 Jun 2020 · FDA Enforcement Report
Wild Harvest Organic Fresh Basil recalled by UNFI General Corporate
Unfi General Corporate is recalling Wild Harvest Organic Fresh Basil, distributed in Minnesota, South Dakota, Wisconsin. The recall was initiated on 7 May 2020 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-0983-2020
- FDA event ID
- 85638
- Recalling firm
- Unfi General Corporate, Providence, RI
- Brand
- Wild Harvest
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 7 May 2020
- FDA classified
- 9 Jun 2020
- Reported
- 17 Jun 2020
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Reason category
- Cyclospora
- Product category
- Fresh Herbs
Timeline
| 7 May 2020 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 9 Jun 2020 | Classified by FDA | +33 days |
| 17 Jun 2020 | 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
Wild Harvest Organic Basil has the potential to be contaminated with Cyclospora cayetanensis.
Product as listed by the FDA
Wild Harvest Organic Fresh Basil packaged in the following sized plastic containers: Net Wt 2 oz (57g), UPC 11535-50762, Net Wt 0.25 oz. (7g), UPC 11535-50450, Net Wt 0.75 oz. (21g), UPC 11535-50322, Net Wt. 4 oz. (113g), UPC 11535-50323. Distributed by Supervalu, Inc., Eden Prairie, MN 55344
Where it was distributed
MN, SD, and WI
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Wild Harvest Organic Basil has the potential to be contaminated with Cyclospora cayetanensis.
Which lots are affected?
Code is on back of container, is black ink on a white sticker stating "Product of Colombia" and "112"
Where was it sold?
MN, SD, and WI
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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