Trader Joe's recall: Salmonella outbreak linked to organic basil has sickened people in 7 states


by Fast Company

Fast Company— Organic basil sold at Trader Joe's is being recalled due to fears that it may be the origin of a recent Salmonella outbreak.

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.

CNN—Trader Joe’s recalls basil linked to Salmonella infections. Trader Joe’s recalled its Infinite Herbs organic basil on Wednesday after the product was linked to a dozen Salmonella infections in seven states. The product was sold in 2.5-ounce packages between February 1 and April 6 in 29 states and Washington, D.C., the company said. The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued an alert advising consumers to throw away any Infinite Herbs organic basil purchased from Trader Joe’s and to clean surfaces and items that may have come in contact with...

The Hill—Trader Joe’s recalls organic basil sold in 29 states. Trader Joe’s has recalled some of its organic basil due to a salmonella outbreak, the company announced this week. The grocery chain’s Infinite Herbs brand organic basil was sold in 2.5