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Food recall · FDA · Published November 23, 2020

Shenandoah Growers, Inc. recalls Organic fresh cut basil packaged in plastic clamshell containers The Fresh Market Organic Basil NET WT 0.5oz (14g),

Shenandoah Growers recalls organic fresh cut basil products due to possible Cyclospora contamination. Consumers should check UPCs listed to determine if their product is affected.

🇺🇸 FDA recall #F-0186-2021FoodShenandoah Growers ›
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Recalling firmShenandoah Growers, Inc.3158 N Valley Pike, N/A · Rockingham, VA 22802-1106
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What happened, in plain English

Shenandoah Growers is recalling several organic basil products that may contain Cyclospora, a parasite that can cause foodborne illness. This recall affects products sold under specific UPC numbers and brand names listed in the notice. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/15008-shenandoah-growers-organic-basil-recall-possible-cyclospora-contamination.

Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/15008-shenandoah-growers-organic-basil-recall-possible-cyclospora-contamination · Updated October 4, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #F-0186-2021

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“Shenandoah Growers Organic Basil Recall: Possible Cyclospora Contamination.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/15008-shenandoah-growers-organic-basil-recall-possible-cyclospora-contamination. Based on FDA recall #F-0186-2021 (https://api.fda.gov/food/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22F-0186-2021%22&limit=1).

Why it’s dangerous

Cyclospora is a parasite that can cause foodborne illness, particularly in people with weakened immune systems. Contaminated basil may lead to symptoms like diarrhea, fever, and stomach cramps if eaten.

Who’s affected

Organic basil consumers who purchased products with the listed UPC numbers from the recall notice. Those with the specific product names and weights mentioned are most at risk.

How to tell if you have this one

Check the product for the brand name and UPC code listed in the recall notice. Products include organic fresh cut basil in 0.5oz, 2.0oz, 3.0oz, and 4.0oz packages from Shenandoah Growers, Nature Promise, O Organics, and Simple Truth.

  • Brand
    Shenandoah Growers
  • Product
    Organic fresh cut basil packaged in plastic clamshell containers The Fresh Market Organic Basil NET WT 0.5oz (14g)
  • Category
    Food
Based on the official FDA remedy

What to do — step by step

  1. Check Product UPC

    Look for the UPC codes listed in the recall notice to identify affected products.

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Questions people ask

What products are affected by this recall?

Organic basil products with specific UPC numbers from Shenandoah Growers, Nature Promise, O Organics, and Simple Truth, including 0.5oz, 2.0oz, 3.0oz, and 4.0oz packages.

Is there a remedy for this recall?

The recall notice does not specify a remedy, so consumers should check the product UPC to determine if it is affected.

What is the risk of eating contaminated basil?

Cyclospora can cause foodborne illness with symptoms like diarrhea, fever, and stomach cramps, especially in people with weakened immune systems.

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Contact Shenandoah Growers

We’ve drafted a message you can send Shenandoah Growers to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.

Subject: Recall F-0186-2021 — Shenandoah Growers Organic fresh cut basil packaged in plastic clamshell containers The Fresh Marke

Hello,

I own a Organic fresh cut basil packaged in plastic clamshell containers The Fresh Market Organic Basil NET WT 0.5oz (14g) that is covered by recall F-0186-2021 from Shenandoah Growers.

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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  • Official source: FDA Recall #F-0186-2021 (November 23, 2020) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for F-0186-2021 to see it in context.
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