Church Brothers, LLC and FreshPoint South Florida, Inc. are recalling parsley imported from Mexico because of Salmonella contamination.
According to the FDA, both recalls were initiated on Dec. 12, 2022, and are ongoing
Church Brothers, LLC distributed the recalled product in Louisiana, Michigan and Florida. FreshPoint South Florida, Inc. distributed the recalled product in Florida.
Church Brothers, LLC recalled product:
| # | Product Description | Recall Number | Classification | Code Information | Product Quantity | Reason for Recall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Parsley bunches Boxes of 30 and 60 count Keep refrigerated SKU 475987 PLU 4899 on twist ties Product of Mexico | F-0310-2023 | Class I | GS1 Lot: CB229534 | 327 cases | Parsley imported from Mexico was found to be contaminated with Salmonella |
FreshPoint South Florida, Inc. recalled product:
| # | Product Description | Recall Number | Classification | Code Information | Product Quantity | Reason for Recall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FC Parsley Curly Chopped Fine,12 Count, 2 1.5 Refrigerated at 34F, 301193, UPC 10022363, Parsley 12 CT, DIST BY FPSF, 22363 LOC 51, Parsley 6 CT, DIST BY FPSF, 22363 LOC 51 | F-0311-2023 | Class I | JULIAN DATES FROM 346 TO 354 | 1,269 cases | Parsley imported from Mexico was found to be contaminated with Salmonella |
Consumers should dispose of recalled products.
About Salmonella infection
Food contaminated with Salmonella bacteria does not usually look, smell, or taste spoiled. Anyone can become sick with a Salmonella infection. Infants, children, seniors, and people with weakened immune systems are at higher risk of serious illness because their immune systems are fragile, according to the CDC.
Anyone who has eaten any recalled parsley and developed symptoms of Salmonella infection should seek medical attention. Sick people should tell their doctors about the possible exposure to Salmonella bacteria because special tests are necessary to diagnose salmonellosis. Salmonella infection symptoms can mimic other illnesses, frequently leading to misdiagnosis.
Symptoms of Salmonella infection can include diarrhea, abdominal cramps, and fever within 12 to 72 hours after eating contaminated food. Otherwise, healthy adults are usually sick for four to seven days. In some cases, however, diarrhea may be so severe that patients require hospitalization.
Older adults, children, pregnant women, and people with weakened immune systems, such as cancer patients, are more likely to develop severe illnesses and serious, sometimes life-threatening conditions.
Some people get infected without getting sick or showing any symptoms. However, they may still spread the infections to others.
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