No tainted basil sold at Trader Joe's in California, after chain recalls herb elsewhere


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Record Searchlight— Trader Joe's in 29 states sold fresh basil that may be linked to 12 cases of salmonella poisoning, but California and Oregon stores are not affected.

People—Trader Joe’s Recalls Fresh Basil Linked to a Dozen Salmonella Cases in 7 U.S. States. Trader Joe’s announced a recall for its Infinite Herbs Organic Basil, sold in 2.5-ounce packages in Eastern U.S. states, after the Centers for Disease Control received reports of a dozen Salmonella infections linked to the product.

Fox Business—Salmonella prompts Trader Joe's to recall basil sold in 29 states. Trader Joe's and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) are warning consumers not to eat Infinite Herbs brand organic basil sold at Trader Joe's due to a salmonella outbreak. The organic basil from Infinite Herbs was packaged in 2.5-ounce clamshell packaging and was sold at Trader Joe's stores in 29 states and the District of Columbia. The product is likely past its shelf life and should no longer be on store shelves. Consumers who purchased organic basil from Trader Joe's should check their...

www.duluthnewstribune.com—Salmonella cases, including four in Minnesota, linked to organic basil sold at Trader Joe’s. Consumers warned not to eat Infinite Herbs brand organic basil in 2.5-ounce clamshell-style containers