Mariposa Farms Inc recalls Mariposa Farms Basil, Net Wt. 0.75 OZ, in plastic clamshell containers for retail sale. Mariposa Farms, Inc. Grinnell,
Mariposa Farms recalls basil products due to possible cyclospora illness outbreak linked to supplier. Learn about affected items and safety steps.
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The firm's supplier of basil recalled due to possible link to outbreak of cyclospora illness.
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What happened, in plain English
Mariposa Farms is recalling basil products that may be linked to a cyclospora outbreak. This recall is due to a supplier issue that could cause foodborne illness. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/16855-mariposa-farms-basil-recall-possible-cyclospora-outbreak-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/16855-mariposa-farms-basil-recall-possible-cyclospora-outbreak-risk · Updated October 5, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #F-2082-2019
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“Mariposa Farms Basil Recall: Possible Cyclospora Outbreak Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/16855-mariposa-farms-basil-recall-possible-cyclospora-outbreak-risk. Based on FDA recall #F-2082-2019 (https://api.fda.gov/food/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22F-2082-2019%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
Cyclospora is a parasite that can cause foodborne illness. The supplier's issue may have contaminated the basil with this parasite, leading to potential illness.
Who’s affected
People who purchased Mariposa Farms basil in plastic clamshell containers (0.75 oz net weight) from retail stores. Those with cyclospora symptoms should consult a doctor.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for basil in plastic clamshell containers labeled 'Net Wt. 0.75 OZ' sold by Mariposa Farms. The lot number is 6985 for affected items.
- Brand
Mariposa Farms- Category
Food
What to do — step by step
Check for Symptoms
If you have diarrhea, fever, or stomach cramps, contact a healthcare provider.
Identify Product
Look for basil in plastic clamshell containers with 'Net Wt. 0.75 OZ' and lot number 6985.
Questions people ask
Is this basil safe to eat?
The recall is due to a possible link to cyclospora illness. If you have symptoms, contact a healthcare provider.
How can I tell if I have the recalled basil?
Check for basil in plastic clamshell containers labeled 'Net Wt. 0.75 OZ' with lot number 6985.
What should I do if I have symptoms?
Contact a healthcare provider if you experience diarrhea, fever, or stomach cramps.
Contact Mariposa Farms
We’ve drafted a message you can send Mariposa Farms to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall F-2082-2019 — Mariposa Farms Mariposa Farms Hello, I own a Mariposa Farms that is covered by recall F-2082-2019 from Mariposa 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-2082-2019 (July 26, 2019) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for F-2082-2019 to see it in context.
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 5, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the FDA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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