Salmonella outbreak prompts Trader Joe’s to recall herbs sold in 29 states


by NBC News

NBC News— Trader Joe’s has recalled packaged herbs linked to a multistate salmonella outbreak, the grocery chain announced this week. The product, Infinite Herbs organic basil, was sold in 2.5-ounce clamshell containers from Feb. 1 to April 6 in 29 states as well as in Washington, D.C., Trader Joe’s said on Wednesday. There have been 12 reports in seven states of people infected with salmonella, an organism that can cause serious or fatal illness, according to federal officials. One person was...

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...

WKBN.com—Salmonella outbreak linked to item sold at Trader Joe’s in 29 states. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) are investigating a multi-state salmonella outbreak linked to herbs sold at Trader Joe's stores.

WANE 15—Salmonella outbreak linked to item sold at Trader Joe’s in 29 states. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) are investigating a multi-state salmonella outbreak linked to herbs sold at Trader Joe's stores.