Summary
Pacific International Marketing has issued a recall for 474 cases of bulk Italian parsley due to possible Salmonella contamination. The FDA classified the recall as Class I, indicating high risk to consumer health. No illnesses have been reported so far, and consumers are advised to check and discard affected products.
Key Facts
- 474 cases of bulk Italian parsley are recalled because of possible Salmonella contamination.
- The recalled parsley was distributed to wholesalers in 8 states: Arizona, California, Florida, Minnesota, Michigan, Georgia, Ohio, and Nevada.
- The recall is classified as Class I by the FDA, the most serious level, indicating potential serious health consequences.
- The potentially affected parsley was sold between September 22 and September 25.
- No illnesses linked to the recalled parsley have been reported.
- Consumers should check the Universal Product Code (UPC) on parsley packages: 4069580125 for bunches of 30 or 60, and 4069580120 for 24-count bags.
- Pacific International Marketing advises consumers to discard or return affected parsley for a refund.
- The company is cooperating with the FDA investigation and conducting its own review.
