USA – FDA – Investigations of Foodborne Illness Outbreaks

For the outbreak of Salmonella Typhimurium (ref #1218), Infinite Herbs, LLC, voluntarily recalled 2.5-oz packages of Infinite Herbs-brand fresh organic basil and on April 19, 2024, Infinite Herbs, LLC, expanded the recall to include 2.0- and 4.0-oz packages of Melissa’s-brand organic basil. The outbreak advisory has been updated to include additional information about recalled products. FDA’s investigation is ongoing.
For the outbreak of E. coli in a not yet identified product (ref #1221) the case count increased from nine to 12. FDA’s investigation is ongoing.