Sweet Basil Leaf in 2 Lb. plastic bottles and 25 pound bulk boxes.

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Sweet Basil Leaf in 2 Lb. plastic bottles and 25 pound bulk boxes. Black River Industries · reported 2018-12-12

Terminated This recall has been closed out by the agency.

Reason for recall: Parsley Flakes are being recalled because they may contain a foreign material (plastic). EXPANDED 1127/2018 During processing it was noted that Basil Leaf Sweet and Italian Spice Blend No Salt also may contain foreign material (plastic).
Classification: Class II
Recall initiated: 2018-11-08
Reported by the agency: 2018-12-12
Closed out (terminated): 2019-11-29
Recalling firm: Black River Industries
Medford, WI
United States
This is the firm that issued the recall — commonly a distributor or processor. It is not the origin of contamination.
Distribution (the agency's own words): WI Correctional Facilities
States we parsed from that text: WI
The agency named these states. Parse method explicit_state_list, confidence high.
Food category: Produce (fruit & vegetables)derived
Assigned by a reviewed keyword rulebook over the product description, not by the agency.
Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall number: F-0685-2019

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