Sweet Basil Leaf in 2 Lb. plastic bottles and 25 pound bulk boxes.

Recall Insight

This FDA Food action (record #F-0685-2019) was formally reported on December 12, 2018, with the manufacturer initiating the action on November 8, 2018. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Terminated. Black River Industries is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Medford, WI. Federal records indicate 80 lbs. units are affected.

The documented reason for this recall is: Parsley Flakes are being recalled because they may contain a foreign material (plastic). EXPANDED 1127/2018 During processing it was noted that Basil Leaf Sweet and Italian Spice Blend No Salt also may contain forei… Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: WI Correctional Facilities. Distribution scope directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.

To put this record in context, PlainRecalls indexes 83,949 recalls across the FDA, CPSC, NHTSA and USDA FSIS going back to 1995. Within the same product category, the database holds 6 closely related recalls. That clustering is a signal — repeated actions in a narrow category often indicate a systemic quality-control issue, a supplier-wide contamination, or a design defect that has propagated across product lines. This recall is roughly 8 years old; older recalls can remain relevant because many units enter resale, rental, and secondary-market channels where the original warning never reaches the end user. Always cross-check the recall number against the official agency page before relying on any summary.