Talley Farms recalls Arroyo Grande California Cilantro; Talley Farms; Product of USA - 30 or 60 Count Individual bunches tied with Talley
Talley Farms recalls California cilantro products from October 2019 due to FDA-confirmed Cyclospora contamination. Consumers should check lot codes and follow safety steps to avoid illness.
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FDA Sampling found Cyclospora in the product
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What happened, in plain English
Talley Farms is recalling California-grown cilantro products from October 2019 because FDA testing found Cyclospora, a parasite that can cause foodborne illness. This recall affects consumers who bought these products and may need to stop using them if they have the specific lot codes. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/16493-talley-farms-cilantro-recall-cyclospora-contamination-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/16493-talley-farms-cilantro-recall-cyclospora-contamination-risk · Updated October 5, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #F-0155-2020
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“Talley Farms Cilantro Recall: Cyclospora Contamination Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/16493-talley-farms-cilantro-recall-cyclospora-contamination-risk. Based on FDA recall #F-0155-2020 (https://api.fda.gov/food/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22F-0155-2020%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
Cyclospora is a parasite that can cause foodborne illness, including symptoms like diarrhea, stomach cramps, and fever. The FDA found it in Talley Farms' cilantro products, which may lead to illness if consumed.
Who’s affected
Anyone who purchased Talley Farms cilantro bunches (30 or 60 count) with lot codes listed in the recall between October 4-17, 2019. People with weakened immune systems are at higher risk for foodborne illness.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for cilantro bunches labeled 'Talley Farms Arroyo Grande' with lot codes from the list: E 158, E161, E 165, E169, E 171, E 173, 1-8038, 1-8089, 1-8157, E 179, 1-8352, E 154, E 156. These were harvested between October 4 and October 17, 2019.
- Brand
Talley Farms- Category
Food
What to do — step by step
Check Product Lot Code
Look for lot codes on the cilantro packaging: E 158, E161, E 165, E169, E 171, E 173, 1-8038, 1-8089, 1-8157, E 179, 1-8352, E 154, E 156.
Discard or Return Product
If you have the recalled lot codes, discard the cilantro or contact Talley Farms for a refund.
Questions people ask
Is this cilantro safe to eat?
No, the FDA found Cyclospora in these specific lot codes, which can cause foodborne illness. Do not eat them.
What are the symptoms of Cyclospora infection?
The official recall does not specify symptoms. However, Cyclospora typically causes diarrhea, stomach cramps, and fever.
How do I know if I have the recalled product?
Check the lot codes on the packaging: E 158, E161, E 165, E169, E 171, E 173, 1-8038, 1-8089, 1-8157, E 179, 1-8352, E 154, E 156. These were harvested between October 4 and October 17, 2019.
Contact Talley Farms
We’ve drafted a message you can send Talley Farms to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall F-0155-2020 — Talley Farms Talley Farms Hello, I own a Talley Farms that is covered by recall F-0155-2020 from Talley Farms. 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-0155-2020 (October 18, 2019) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for F-0155-2020 to see it in context.
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