Herbs Unlimited d/b/a Rock Garden South recalls Fresh basil with Rock Garden brand label. Basil was packed in 1 lb. plastic bags and in 0.75 oz. clear plastic
Rock Garden South recalls fresh basil with potential Cyclospora contamination. Affected lots include 34443, 34569, 34433, 34333. Consumers should check packaging for lot numbers and avoid consumption.
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Fresh basil received from supplier is potentially contaminated with Cyclospora.
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What happened, in plain English
Rock Garden South recalls fresh basil that may contain Cyclospora, a parasite that can cause foodborne illness. This recall affects specific lot numbers of basil sold in 1 lb. plastic bags and 0.75 oz. clear clamshell containers. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/16858-rock-garden-fresh-basil-recall-cyclospora-contamination-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/16858-rock-garden-fresh-basil-recall-cyclospora-contamination-risk · Updated October 5, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #F-2081-2019
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“Rock Garden Fresh Basil Recall: Cyclospora Contamination Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/16858-rock-garden-fresh-basil-recall-cyclospora-contamination-risk. Based on FDA recall #F-2081-2019 (https://api.fda.gov/food/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22F-2081-2019%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
Cyclospora is a parasite that can cause foodborne illness, particularly in people with compromised immune systems. Contaminated basil may lead to symptoms like diarrhea, stomach cramps, and fever if eaten.
Who’s affected
Anyone who purchased Rock Garden South basil with lot numbers 34443, 34569, 34433, or 34333. People with weakened immune systems are at higher risk of infection.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for Rock Garden brand label on basil in 1 lb. plastic bags or 0.75 oz. clear clamshell containers. Look for lot numbers 34443, 34569, 34433, or 34333 on the packaging.
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What to do — step by step
Check Packaging
Look for lot numbers 34443, 34569, 34433, or 34333 on the packaging.
Questions people ask
Is this basil safe to eat?
No, this basil may contain Cyclospora, a parasite that can cause foodborne illness. Do not consume affected lots.
What should I do if I have the affected basil?
Check the lot number on the packaging. If it matches 34443, 34569, 34433, or 34333, stop using it and discard it.
How can I avoid getting sick from this basil?
Avoid consuming basil with the affected lot numbers. People with weakened immune systems should be especially cautious.
Contact Rock Garden
We’ve drafted a message you can send Rock Garden to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall F-2081-2019 — Rock Garden Rock Garden Hello, I own a Rock Garden that is covered by recall F-2081-2019 from Rock Garden. 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-2081-2019 (July 25, 2019) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for F-2081-2019 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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