Trader Joe's recalls basil amid salmonella outbreak, investigation


by ABC7 Los Angeles

ABC7 Los Angeles— The grocery chain voluntarily recalled products in 29 states and D.C.

ABC News—Trader Joe's recalls basil amid ongoing FDA salmonella investigation. Trader Joe's voluntarily recalled basil amid an ongoing salmonella outbreak investigation by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

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...