Sweet Basil Recalled for Possible Salmonella Contamination

Lisy Corporation of Miami, FL, is voluntarily recalling 6-oz. jars of Lisy Sweet Basil (Albahaca), Item #1132, Lot numbers A013 0518 & A014 0518, because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.

No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this recall.

Lisy Sweet Basil, 6-oz bottle, UPC Code 0 96786 30032 8, began distribution on Jan. 15, 2014, in retail stores in the states of New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island and Maryland.

The voluntary recall was initiated by Lisy after a routine sampling by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration revealed the presence of Salmonella.

Any consumers who have purchased the product from Jan 15, 2014, to the present are urged not to eat it and to dispose of it or return the product to the place of purchase for a replacement or full refund.

Consumers with questions may contact Henry Rosen at (305) 836-6001, ext. 233, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. EDT, Monday through Friday.

Salmonella is an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain.

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