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.
Lower-risk recall
Cilantro tested by imports but not released from was found positive for Cyclospora. Importer mistakenly took one pallet from the lot on hold and distributed it.
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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.
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What to do — step by step
Check Product
Look for Campomex USA fresh cilantro in boxes of 5 dozen (60) with no codes.
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.
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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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-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.
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 6, 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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