VALLARTA ORGANIC LLC recalls ALBAHACA ORGANICA/BASIL, 460 gm x Bag, 15 Bags
Vallarta Organic recalls 15 bags of basil due to Cyclospora contamination. Consumers should avoid eating the product to prevent illness.
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Organic Basil contaminated with Cyclospora cayetanensis
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What happened, in plain English
Vallarta Organic is recalling 15 bags of organic basil that may be contaminated with Cyclospora cayetanensis. This parasite can cause foodborne illness, so affected consumers should stop using the product. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/14862-vallarta-organic-basil-recall-cyclospora-contamination-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/14862-vallarta-organic-basil-recall-cyclospora-contamination-risk · Updated October 4, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #F-0326-2021
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“Vallarta Organic Basil Recall: Cyclospora Contamination Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/14862-vallarta-organic-basil-recall-cyclospora-contamination-risk. Based on FDA recall #F-0326-2021 (https://api.fda.gov/food/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22F-0326-2021%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The basil may contain Cyclo:spora cayetanensis, a parasite that causes foodborne illness. This parasite can lead to symptoms like diarrhea, stomach cramps, and fever. The risk is low for most people but higher for those with compromised immune systems.
Who’s affected
Anyone who purchased the recalled basil from the manufacturer. People with weakened immune systems are at higher risk of illness from Cyclospora.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for the product name 'ALBAHACA ORGANICA/BASIL, 460 gm x Bag, 15 Bags' and lot numbers LP889 or LP890 on the packaging.
- Brand
Vallarta Organic- Category
Food
What to do — step by step
Stop Using Product
Discard the recalled basil immediately to avoid potential illness from Cyclospora contamination.
Questions people ask
Is this basil safe to eat?
No, the recalled basil may contain Cyclospora cayetanensis, a parasite that can cause foodborne illness. Do not eat the product.
How can I check if my basil is recalled?
Look for the product name 'ALBAHACA ORGANICA/BASIL, 460 gm x Bag, 15 Bags' and lot numbers LP889 or LP890 on the packaging.
What should I do if I have the recalled basil?
Discard the product immediately to avoid potential illness from Cyclospora contamination.
Contact Vallarta Organic
We’ve drafted a message you can send Vallarta Organic to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall F-0326-2021 — Vallarta Organic Vallarta Organic Hello, I own a Vallarta Organic that is covered by recall F-0326-2021 from Vallarta Organic. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: FDA Recall #F-0326-2021 (February 5, 2021) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for F-0326-2021 to see it in context.
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