CALIFORNIA: Top line specialty produce recalls “Green Paradise” basil because of possible health risk - (U.S. FDA Press Release)
December 19, 2007 – 7:26 pmTop Line Specialty Produce of Los Angeles Ca, is voluntary recalling its 12 x 1 pound boxes of “Green Paradise label” Fresh Italian basil, because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons infected with this organism often experience fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. In rare circumstances, infection with “Salmonella” can result in the organism getting into the bloodstream and producing more severe illnesses such as arterial infections (i.e., infected aneurysms), Endocarditis and arthritis.
The recalled “Green Paradise Basil” was distributed to Food Service Distributors through direct shipping on 12/06/2007 in Southern California, Illinois and Texas.
The product comes in a 12 x 1 lb box marked with lot # 1219 on the side of the box.
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