Trader Joe's Recalls Organic Basil Sold Across 29 States

Trader Joe's Organic Basil Recall

Trader Joe’s has recalled some of its organic basil due to a salmonella outbreak, the company announced this week.

The grocery chain’s Infinite Herbs brand organic basil was sold in 2.5-ounce clamshell packages between Feb. 1 and April 6 in stores across 29 states and Washington, D.C.

Reason for Recall

It has since been taken off shelves, Trader Joe’s said in a statement Wednesday. Customers who purchased the organic basil during that time are encouraged by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to throw away the herb and to wash items and surfaces that may have been touched with warm, soapy water.

Salmonella Outbreak Details

There have been 12 people infected with salmonella across seven states, according to the FDA. Seven out of eight people with information available were linked to organic basil purchased from Trader Joe’s before becoming ill.

Health Concerns

One person who consumed the fresh basil has been hospitalized due to the salmonella infection, as confirmed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Salmonellosis is a serious concern leading to hospitalizations and even deaths. Signs of possible infection include fever, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, and stomach pain.