Outbreak Summary
Epidemiologic and traceback data showed that Infinite Herbs brand organic basil might have been contaminated with Salmonella and made people sick. Recalled basil is no longer available for sale and the use-by dates have passed.
What you should do
Always follow the four food safety steps to prevent getting sick from Salmonella:
- Clean: Wash your hands, utensils, and surfaces often.
- Separate: Keep food that won't be cooked separate from raw meat, poultry, and seafood.
- Cook: Use a food thermometer to make sure you have cooked your food to a temperature high enough to kill germs.
- Chill: Refrigerate perishable food (food that goes bad) within 2 hours. If the food is exposed to temperatures above 90°F (like a hot car or picnic), refrigerate it within 1 hour. Thaw food in the refrigerator, not on the counter.
Symptoms of Salmonella
- Most people infected with Salmonella experience diarrhea, fever, and stomach cramps.
- Symptoms usually start 6 hours to 6 days after swallowing the bacteria.
- Most people recover without treatment after 4 to 7 days.
- Some people—especially children younger than 5 years, adults 65 years and older, and people with weakened immune systems—may experience more severe illnesses that require medical treatment or hospitalization.
- For more information about Salmonella, see About Salmonella.
See also
- FDA: Outbreak Investigation of Salmonella: Organic Basil (April 2024)
- Infinite Herbs, LLC Voluntarily Recalls 2.5-Ounce Fresh Organic Basil Sold From February 1 Through April 6 Because of Possible Health Risk
- Infinite Herbs, LLC Expands Recall of Fresh Organic Basil to Include Melissa's Brand Organic Basil Received by Illinois and Missouri Retailer
- Infinite Herbs: Official Press Release: Organic Basil 2.5oz Clamshell
Content Source
National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases (NCEZID)
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Published: October 16, 2024
Updated: June 18, 2024
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