The FDA and CDC, in collaboration with state and local partners, are investigating an outbreak of Salmonella linked to recalled organic basil. In response to this investigation, on April 18, 2024, Infinite Herbs, LLC, of Miami, FL voluntarily recalled 2.5-oz packages of Infinite Herbs-brand fresh organic basil sold at select Trader Joe's stores and Fruit Center Marketplace stores in Massachusetts from February 1 through April 6, 2024. On April 19, 2024, Infinite Herbs, LLC, expanded the recall to include Melissa's-brand organic basil sold in 2.0 and 4.0-oz packages at Dierberg's stores in Illinois and Missouri between February 10 through February 20, 2024. Both brands of recalled basil are no longer available for sale and any previously purchased basil should be past shelf life. If you previously purchased recalled basil and then froze it, you should throw it away if it's part of the recall or if you cannot tell if it's part of the recall.

Two brands of organic basil have been recalled:

**Infinite Herbs-brand **

organic basil packed in 2.5-oz clamshell packaging (UPC 8 18042 02147 7), sold at Trader Joe's and Fruit Center Marketplace stores from February 1 through April 6, 2024.Melissa's brand fresh organic basil in 2.0-oz (UPC 0 45255 14142 9) and 4.0-oz clamshell packages (UPC 0 45255 14439 0) available for sale at Dierberg's stores in Illinois and Missouri from February 10 through February 20, 2024. Both recalled brands of basil are labeled as a product of Colombia on the back of the package. Recalled basil is past expiration and should no longer be available for sale.

Stores affected

For more information: fda.gov