FDA Food Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IIF-2362-2017

Product

Bright Farms Thai Basil 0.75oz package , The salad products packaged in clear, plastic clamshells with best by dates on the package .

Type
Food
Affected lot / code info
Thai Basil (0.75oz) - TB05082017
Quantity
Cases 20

Why it was recalled

According to the firm, they have detected metal in their product. The firm learned of the problem through an internal verification techniques. The firm believes there is a risk of a health hazard. an is enacting this recall.

Recalling firm

Firm
BrightFarms, Inc.: WDC Greenhouse LLC
Notification channel
Telephone
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
13200 Willow Run Dr., N/A, Elkwood, Virginia 22718

Distribution

Distribution pattern
Product was delivered to two distribution centers in Landover, Maryland and Carlisle, Pennsylvania, one food bank in Lorton, Virginia, and one facility in Laurel, Maryland.

Timeline

Recall initiated
2017-05-17
FDA classified
2017-06-12
Posted by FDA
2017-06-21
Terminated
2021-07-27
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Food Enforcement endpoint. Recall record F-2362-2017. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings.

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