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Old Souls Farm Clamshells Recalled Due to Listeria Risk from Rainwater Contamination

Old Souls Farms recalls 5oz clamshells with Listeria monocytogenes detected in rainwater contact. Check lot codes on clamshells for affected products.

Plain-English summary generated from official FDA data by GovInfoNow · Published by Carlos Caban · How we make summaries

🇺🇸 FDA recall #F-0863-2021FoodOld Souls Farms ›
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Recalling firmOld Souls Farms LLC9684 Smith Rd · Saint Paris, OH 43072-9353
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Old Souls Farms is recalling 5-ounce clamshells that tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes after rainwater contact. This poses a risk of serious illness if consumed, so affected consumers should stop using these products immediately. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/14302-old-souls-farm-clamshells-recalled-due-to-listeria-risk-from.

Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/14302-old-souls-farm-clamshells-recalled-due-to-listeria-risk-from · Updated October 4, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #F-0863-2021

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“Old Souls Farm Clamshells Recalled Due to Listeria Risk from Rainwater Contamination.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/14302-old-souls-farm-clamshells-recalled-due-to-listeria-risk-from. Based on FDA recall #F-0863-2021 (https://api.fda.gov/food/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22F-0863-2021%22&limit=1).

The FDA announced on July 21, 2021, that Old Souls Farms LLC voluntarily recalled its Old Souls Farm Finstar basil products due to positive rainwater tests for Listeria monocytogenes. The agency classified the recall as Class I.

How to tell if you have it

  • Brand: Old Souls Farms
  • Product: Old Souls Farm Finstar 5 oz clamshells, bulk bags, and living sleeves
  • Lot codes (Julian dates): 174, 175, 176, 179, 180, 181, 182, 183, 186, 187, 188, 189, 190, 193, 194, 195, 196, 197, 198, 201, 202, and 203
  • Lot codes (specific dates): (03)05.06.2021.FS., (03)05.11.2021.FS., (03)05.18.2021.FS., (03)05.25.2021.FS., (03)05.27.2021.FS.
  • Best by dates: 7/4/2021 through 7/31/2021 for basil; 7/1/2021 through 7/28/2021 for other listed items
  • Distribution: Ohio and Kentucky

The hazard

The recall was triggered because rainwater containing Listeria monocytogenes came into contact with the product. The FDA classified this as a Class I recall, indicating a reasonable probability that the food will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

Context

GovInfoNow's records show other recent recalls of similar products include Wellsley Farms Salmon Recall (2026-02-10) and Clover Hill Dairy Soft Cuajada in Brine Recall (2026-06-01). Another related recall was the Clover Hill Dairy Soft Cuajada Crumbs Recall announced on 2026-06-01.

How to tell if you have this one

Check the bottom of the clamshells for lot codes 174 through 203. The products were sold with best by dates from July 1 to July 31, 2021, and come in specific packaging quantities.

  • Brand
    Old Souls Farms
  • Category
    Food
FDA recall event · 6 products

All 6 products in this recall

FDA lists each product line separately under one recall event. Check your product description, lot or code numbers against each row. Every row shares the hazard and remedy on this page.

  • Classification
    Class I
  • Status
    Terminated
  • Distribution
    Distributed to Ohio and Kentucky
Recall numberProduct, codes & lotsQuantity
F-0861-2021Old Souls Farm Arugula 5oz, 2lbs, and living oz are packed in clamshells - 1oz 18 per case, 5oz 6 per case lbs are packed in bulk bags - 1lb is 3 per case, 10lbs 1 per case, 25lbs 1 per case living are packed in plastic sleeves - 10 per case; Lot No. (02) 05.18.2021.AR.; (02)05.19.2021.AR.; (02)05.20.2021.AR.; (02)05.21.2021.AR.; (02)05.25.2021.AR.; (02)05.26.2021.AR.; (02)05.27.2021.AR.; (02)05.28.2021.AR.; (02)06.02.2021.AR.; (02)06.04.2021.AR.; (02)06.08.2021.AR.; (02)06.09.2021.AR.; (02)06.10.2021.AR.; (02)06.11.2021.AR. All clamshells (oz), living heads, and living sleeves are the following Julian date lot codes: 174, 175, 176, 179, 180, 181, 182, 183, 186, 187, 188, 189, 190, 193, 194, 195, 196, 197, 198, 201, 202, and 203.. These lot codes can be found on the bottom of the clamshells. Best by dates: 7/4/2021, 7/5/2021, 7/6/2021, 7/9/2021, 7/10/2021, 7/11/2021, 7/12/2021, 7/13/2021, 7/16/2021, 7/17/2021, 7/18/2021, 7/19/2021, 7/20/2021, 7/23/2021, 7/24/2021, 7/25/2021, 7/26/2021, 7/27/2021, 7/29/2021, 7/30/2021, and 7/31/2021. Basil has best by dates: 7/1/2021, 7/2/2021, 7/3/2021, 7/6/2021, 7/7/2021, 7/8/2021, 7/9/2021, 7/10/2021, 7/12/2021, 7/13/2021, 7/14/2021, 7/15/2021, 7/16/2021, 7/17/2021, 7/20/2021, 7/21/2021, 7/22/2021, 7/23/2021, 7/24/2021, 7/26/2021, 7/27/2021, and 7/28/2021.571.79lbs
F-0862-2021Old Souls Farm Basil 1 lb, 1 oz, 10 lbs,25 lbs, 3 -1 lbs, 4 oz, and Living clamshells - 1oz 18 per case, 5oz 6 per case bulk bags - 1lb is 3 per case, 10lbs 1 per case, 25lbs 1 per case living are packed in plastic sleeves - 10 per case; Lot No. (02)05.11.2021.BS.; (02)05.12.2021.BS.; (02)05.13.2021.BS.; (02)05.14.2021.BS.; (02)05.17.2021.BS.; (02)05.18.2021.BS.; (02)05.19.2021.BS.; (02)05.20.2021.BS.; (02)05.21.2021.BS.; (02)05.24.2021.BS.; (02)05.25.2021.BS.; (02)05.26.2021.BS.; (02)05.27.2021.BS.; (02)05.28.2021.BS.; (02)05.31.2021.BS.; (02)06.01.2021.BS.; (02)06.02.2021.BS.; (02)06.03.2021.BS.; (02)06.04.2021.BS.; (02)06.07.2021.BS. All clamshells (oz), living heads, and living sleeves are the following Julian date lot codes: 174, 175, 176, 179, 180, 181, 182, 183, 186, 187, 188, 189, 190, 193, 194, 195, 196, 197, 198, 201, 202, and 203. These lot codes can be found on the bottom of the clamshells. Best by dates: 7/4/2021, 7/5/2021, 7/6/2021, 7/9/2021, 7/10/2021, 7/11/2021, 7/12/2021, 7/13/2021, 7/16/2021, 7/17/2021, 7/18/2021, 7/19/2021, 7/20/2021, 7/23/2021, 7/24/2021, 7/25/2021, 7/26/2021, 7/27/2021, 7/29/2021, 7/30/2021, and 7/31/2021. Basil has best by dates: 7/1/2021, 7/2/2021, 7/3/2021, 7/6/2021, 7/7/2021, 7/8/2021, 7/9/2021, 7/10/2021, 7/12/2021, 7/13/2021, 7/14/2021, 7/15/2021, 7/16/2021, 7/17/2021, 7/20/2021, 7/21/2021, 7/22/2021, 7/23/2021, 7/24/2021, 7/26/2021, 7/27/2021, and 7/28/2021.2167.7lbs
F-0863-2021Old Souls Farm Finstar 5 oz clamshells - 1oz 18 per case, 5oz 6 per case bulk bags - 1lb is 3 per case, 10lbs 1 per case, 25lbs 1 per case living are packed in plastic sleeves - 10 per case; Lot No. (03)05.06.2021.FS.; (03)05.11.2021.FS.; (03)05.18.2021.FS.; (03)05.25.2021.FS.; (03)05.27.2021.FS. All clamshells (oz), living heads, and living sleeves are the following Julian date lot codes: 174, 175, 176, 179, 180, 181, 182, 183, 186, 187, 188, 189, 190, 193, 194, 195, 196, 197, 198, 201, 202, and 203.These lot codes can be found on the bottom of the clamshells. Best by dates: 7/4/2021, 7/5/2021, 7/6/2021, 7/9/2021, 7/10/2021, 7/11/2021, 7/12/2021, 7/13/2021, 7/16/2021, 7/17/2021, 7/18/2021, 7/19/2021, 7/20/2021, 7/23/2021, 7/24/2021, 7/25/2021, 7/26/2021, 7/27/2021, 7/29/2021, 7/30/2021, and 7/31/2021. Basil has best by dates: 7/1/2021, 7/2/2021, 7/3/2021, 7/6/2021, 7/7/2021, 7/8/2021, 7/9/2021, 7/10/2021, 7/12/2021, 7/13/2021, 7/14/2021, 7/15/2021, 7/16/2021, 7/17/2021, 7/20/2021, 7/21/2021, 7/22/2021, 7/23/2021, 7/24/2021, 7/26/2021, 7/27/2021, and 7/28/2021.871.38lbs
F-0864-2021Old Souls Farm Green Bibb 2 lbs, 5 oz, Living Heads clamshells - 1oz 18 per case, 5oz 6 per case bulk bags - 1lb is 3 per case, 10lbs 1 per case, 25lbs 1 per case living are packed in plastic sleeves - 10 per case; Lot No.(03)05.03.2021.GB.; (03)05.05.2021.GB.; (03)05.06.2021.GB.; (03)05.07.2021.GB.; (03)05.10.2021.GB.; (03)05.11.2021.GB.; (03)05.12.2021.GB.; (03)05.13.2021.GB.; (03)05.14.2021.GB.; (03)05.17.2021.GB.; (03)05.18.2021.GB.; (03)05.19.2021.GB.; (03)05.20.2021.GB.; (03)05.21.2021.GB.; (03)05.24.2021.GB.; (03)05.25.2021.GB.; (03)05.26.2021.GB.;(03)05.27.2021.GB.; (03)05.31.2021.GB. All clamshells (oz), living heads, and living sleeves are the following Julian date lot codes: 174, 175, 176, 179, 180, 181, 182, 183, 186, 187, 188, 189, 190, 193, 194, 195, 196, 197, 198, 201, 202, and 203. These lot codes can be found on the bottom of the clamshells. Best by dates: 7/4/2021, 7/5/2021, 7/6/2021, 7/9/2021, 7/10/2021, 7/11/2021, 7/12/2021, 7/13/2021, 7/16/2021, 7/17/2021, 7/18/2021, 7/19/2021, 7/20/2021, 7/23/2021, 7/24/2021, 7/25/2021, 7/26/2021, 7/27/2021, 7/29/2021, 7/30/2021, and 7/31/2021. Basil has best by dates: 7/1/2021, 7/2/2021, 7/3/2021, 7/6/2021, 7/7/2021, 7/8/2021, 7/9/2021, 7/10/2021, 7/12/2021, 7/13/2021, 7/14/2021, 7/15/2021, 7/16/2021, 7/17/2021, 7/20/2021, 7/21/2021, 7/22/2021, 7/23/2021, 7/24/2021, 7/26/2021, 7/27/2021, and 7/28/2021.1716.79lbs
F-0865-2021Old Souls Farm Romaine 3 lbs and 5 oz clamshells - 1oz 18 per case, 5oz 6 per case bulk bags - 1lb is 3 per case, 10lbs 1 per case, 25lbs 1 per case living are packed in plastic sleeves - 10 per case; Lot No. (01)05.03.2021ROM.; (01)05.05.2021.ROM.; (01)05.06.2021.ROM.; (01)05.07.2021.ROM.; (01)05.10.2021.ROM.; (01)05.11.2021.ROM.; (01)05.12.2021.ROM.; (01)05.13.2021.ROM.; (01)05.14.2021.ROM.; (01)05.17.2021.ROM.; (01)05.18.2021.ROM.; (01)05.19.2021.ROM.; (01)05.20.2021.ROM.; (01)05.21.2021.ROM.; (01)05.24.2021.ROM.; (01)05.25.2021.ROM.; (01)05.26.2021.ROM.; (01)05.27.2021.ROM.; (01)05.31.2021.ROM. All clamshells (oz), living heads, and living sleeves are the following Julian date lot codes: 174, 175, 176, 179, 180, 181, 182, 183, 186, 187, 188, 189, 190, 193, 194, 195, 196, 197, 198, 201, 202, and 203. These lot codes can be found on the bottom of the clamshells. Best by dates:7/4/2021, 7/5/2021, 7/6/2021, 7/9/2021, 7/10/2021, 7/11/2021, 7/12/2021, 7/13/2021, 7/16/2021, 7/17/2021, 7/18/2021, 7/19/2021, 7/20/2021, 7/23/2021, 7/24/2021, 7/25/2021, 7/26/2021, 7/27/2021, 7/29/2021, 7/30/2021, and 7/31/2021. Basil has best by dates: 7/1/2021, 7/2/2021, 7/3/2021, 7/6/2021, 7/7/2021, 7/8/2021, 7/9/2021, 7/10/2021, 7/12/2021, 7/13/2021, 7/14/2021, 7/15/2021, 7/16/2021, 7/17/2021, 7/20/2021, 7/21/2021, 7/22/2021, 7/23/2021, 7/24/2021, 7/26/2021, 7/27/2021, and 7/28/2021.708.08lbs
F-0866-2021Old Souls Farm Spring Mix 1 lb, 2 lbs, and 5 oz clamshells - 1oz 18 per case, 5oz 6 per case bulk bags - 1lb is 3 per case, 10lbs 1 per case, 25lbs 1 per case living are packed in plastic sleeves - 10 per case; Lot No. (03)05.03.2021.SM.; (03)05.05.2021.SM.; (03)05.06.2021.SM.; (03)05.07.2021.SM.; (03)05.10.2021.SM.; (03)05.11.2021.SM.; (03)05.12.2021.SM.; (03)05.13.2021.SM.; (03)05.14.2021.SM.; (03)05.17.2021.SM.; (03)05.18.2021.SM.; (03)05.19.2021.SM.; (03)05.20.2021.SM.; (03)05.21.2021.SM.; (03)05.24.2021.SM.(03)05.25.2021.SM.; (03)05.26.2021.SM.; (03)05.27.2021.SM.; (02)05.31.2021.SM. All clamshells (oz), living heads, and living sleeves are the following Julian date lot codes: 174, 175, 176, 179, 180, 181, 182, 183, 186, 187, 188, 189, 190, 193, 194, 195, 196, 197, 198, 201, 202, and 203. These lot codes can be found on the bottom of the clamshells. Best by dates: 7/4/2021, 7/5/2021, 7/6/2021, 7/9/2021, 7/10/2021, 7/11/2021, 7/12/2021, 7/13/2021, 7/16/2021, 7/17/2021, 7/18/2021, 7/19/2021, 7/20/2021, 7/23/2021, 7/24/2021, 7/25/2021, 7/26/2021, 7/27/2021, 7/29/2021, 7/30/2021, and 7/31/2021. Basil has best by dates: 7/1/2021, 7/2/2021, 7/3/2021, 7/6/2021, 7/7/2021, 7/8/2021, 7/9/2021, 7/10/2021, 7/12/2021, 7/13/2021, 7/14/2021, 7/15/2021, 7/16/2021, 7/17/2021, 7/20/2021, 7/21/2021, 7/22/2021, 7/23/2021, 7/24/2021, 7/26/2021, 7/27/2021, and 7/28/2021.4280.49lbs
Based on the official FDA remedy

What to do — step by step

  1. Stop Using Now

    Immediately discard any affected clamshells with lot codes 174-203 as they contain Listeria monocytogenes from rainwater contact.

Where it went and when

Where it was distributed

Distributed in Kentucky and Ohio.

Alaska: not listedAKMaine: not listedMEVermont: not listedVTNew Hampshire: not listedNHWashington: not listedWAIdaho: not listedIDMontana: not listedMTNorth Dakota: not listedNDMinnesota: not listedMNIllinois: not listedILWisconsin: not listedWIMichigan: not listedMINew York: not listedNYRhode Island: not listedRIMassachusetts: not listedMAOregon: not listedORNevada: not listedNVWyoming: not listedWYSouth Dakota: not listedSDIowa: not listedIAIndiana: not listedINOhio: yesOHPennsylvania: not listedPANew Jersey: not listedNJConnecticut: not listedCTCalifornia: not listedCAUtah: not listedUTColorado: not listedCONebraska: not listedNEMissouri: not listedMOKentucky: yesKYWest Virginia: not listedWVVirginia: not listedVAMaryland: not listedMDDelaware: not listedDEArizona: not listedAZNew Mexico: not listedNMKansas: not listedKSArkansas: not listedARTennessee: not listedTNNorth Carolina: not listedNCSouth Carolina: not listedSCDistrict of Columbia: not listedDCOklahoma: not listedOKLouisiana: not listedLAMississippi: not listedMSAlabama: not listedALGeorgia: not listedGAHawaii: not listedHITexas: not listedTXFlorida: not listedFL

FDA distribution: “Distributed to Ohio and Kentucky” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.

States: Kentucky, Ohio.

Recall timeline

FDA terminated this recall 35 days after the firm started it.

1. Firm started the recall: Jul 21, 202112. Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report: Aug 4, 202123. FDA classified it Class I: Aug 16, 202134. FDA terminated the recall: Aug 25, 202142021
  1. Firm started the recall
  2. Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report
  3. FDA classified it Class I
  4. FDA terminated the recall

Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.

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