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Food recall · FDA · Published August 29, 2018

CAMPOMEX USA CORP recalls Campomex USA fresh cilantro: 5 dozens (60) per box.

Campomex USA recalls fresh cilantro due to Cyclospora contamination from a pallet mistakenly distributed. Consumers should avoid affected products to prevent foodborne illness.

🇺🇸 FDA recall #F-1968-2018FoodCampomex USA ›
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Recalling firmCAMPOMEX USA CORP3909 E Palm Ave, N/A · Orange, CA 92869-2816
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What happened, in plain English

Campomex USA is recalling fresh cilantro because it was contaminated with Cyclospora. This poses a risk of foodborne illness, especially for people with weakened immune systems. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/18702-campomex-usa-fresh-cilantro-recall-cyclospora-contamination-risk.

Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/18702-campomex-usa-fresh-cilantro-recall-cyclospora-contamination-risk · Updated October 6, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #F-1968-2018

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“Campomex USA Fresh Cilantro Recall: Cyclospora Contamination Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 6, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/18702-campomex-usa-fresh-cilantro-recall-cyclospora-contamination-risk. Based on FDA recall #F-1968-2018 (https://api.fda.gov/food/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22F-1968-2018%22&limit=1).

Why it’s dangerous

Cilantro was tested by imports but not released from a lot that was found positive for Cyclospora. The importer mistakenly took one pallet from the lot on hold and distributed it, leading to potential contamination.

Who’s affected

Anyone who bought Campomex USA fresh cilantro in boxes of 5 dozen (60) from the importer. People with weakened immune systems are at higher risk for foodborne illness.

How to tell if you have this one

Check for Campomex USA fresh cilantro in boxes of 5 dozen (60). The product has no codes listed in the recall notice.

  • Brand
    Campomex USA
  • Category
    Food
Based on the official FDA remedy

What to do — step by step

  1. Check Product

    Look for Campomex USA fresh cilantro in boxes of 5 dozen (60) with no codes.

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Questions people ask

Why is this cilantro being recalled?

Cilantro was tested by imports but not released from a lot found positive for Cyclospora. The importer mistakenly distributed one pallet from the lot on hold.

Is there a remedy for this recall?

The recall notice does not specify a remedy.

Who is at risk from this contamination?

People with weakened immune systems are at higher risk for foodborne illness from Cyclospora.

Take action

Contact Campomex USA

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

Subject: Recall F-1968-2018 — Campomex USA Campomex USA

Hello,

I own a Campomex USA that is covered by recall F-1968-2018 from Campomex USA.

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-1968-2018 (August 29, 2018) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for F-1968-2018 to see it in context.
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