More fresh basil recalled over intestinal parasite risk
A few months after its last recall, Shenandoah Growers Inc has recalled additional fresh basil products over the risk of contamination with the
Cyclospora parasite, which can potentially lead to an intestinal infection called
Cyclosporiasis. The voluntary recall has been made ‘out of an abundance of caution,’ the company says, noting that it involves fresh organic basil packed at its Indianapolis facility.
Cyclospora is, according to the Centers for Disease Control, a microscopic parasite that, when consumed via contaminated food or water, can cause an infection. The symptoms caused by
Cyclosporiasis start around a week after the contaminated food is eaten, and includes things like weight loss, loss of appetite, bloating, gas, fatigue, nausea, and watery diarrhea.
Shenandoah Growers issues limited, voluntary recall of specific imported organic basil
Shenandoah Growers, Inc (Harrisonburg, VA) out of an abundance of caution, has issued a limited, voluntary recall of approximately 3240 units of branded fresh cut, packaged organic basil clamshells packed at its Indianapolis, Indiana location due to a possible health risk from Cyclospora.
Cyclosporiasis is an intestinal infection caused by the Cyclospora parasite. A person may become infected after ingesting contaminated food or water. Common symptoms include severe abdominal pain, watery diarrhea, nausea and vomiting, body aches and fatigue. The infection is treated with antibiotics and most people respond quickly to treatment.