Buurma Farms is voluntarily recalling 465 boxes of Cilantro as the product may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
The recall affects Cilantro 4oz. bunches with a Product of USA Buurma Farms #4889 labeled twist tie, featuring UPC code 4889, Lot code 02D312A4, GTIN: 0 33383 80104 9.
The Cilantro was sold to distributors in Michigan on 3 August 2013 and was also shipped to retail stores in Illinois, Indiana, Michigan and Ohio. It was distributed through Meijer and Ben B Schwartz and Sons in Michigan the week of 5 - 9 August 5-9.
Consumers who have purchased the affected product are advised to return it or dispose.
The recall was initiated after the Michigan Department of Agriculture conducted a routine test on a sample obtained at Ben B Schwartz and found that sample contained the bacteria. The recall does not affect any other Buurma Farms produce products.
Listeria monocytogenes can cause illness in certain groups of people, including pregnant women, unborn and newborn babies, and anyone with reduced immunity, particularly the over-60s.
Image: The recall affects Cilantro 4oz. bunches with a Product of USA Buurma Farms #4889 labeled twist tie. Photo courtesy of US FDA.
