Parsley recalled after testing shows Salmonella

Pacific International Marketing is recalling Italian parsley because it may be contaminated with salmonella.

Italian parsley was shipped to wholesalers in Arizona, California, Florida, Minnesota, Michigan, Georgia, Ohio and Nevada between September 22 and 25.

Bulk parsley was sold in boxes of 30 or 60 bunches with a tie, as well as 24 counted bunches with a tie in bags intended for wholesale sales.

The UPC for Italian parsley bundled in 30 and 60 bundles is 40695 80125, located on the roll tie. The UPC code for bags of 24 is 40695 80120. Italian parsley has a shelf life of 18 days from harvest or October 10th.

The company was recently notified that a sample taken on October 6 tested positive for salmonella. This product should no longer be available directly to consumers unless the product is frozen.

To date, no cases of the disease have been reported.

Pacific is assisting the Food and Drug Administration in its investigation while conducting an internal investigation.

Companies that purchased the recalled product directly from Pacific International Marketing have already been notified. Consumers who have a recalled product should discard it or return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.

Anyone with questions about the recall can call the company at 831-759-8301 or write to: PO Box 3737, Salinas, CA 93912-3737 or email: [email protected]. Updates will also be posted on PIM4U.com.

About salmonella infection
Food contaminated with salmonella bacteria usually does not look spoiled, does not smell or taste. Anyone can get salmonellosis. According to the CDC, infants, children, older adults and people with weakened immune systems are at higher risk of serious illness because their immune systems are fragile.

Anyone who has eaten the recalled parsley and develops symptoms of salmonella infection should seek medical attention. Sick people should tell their doctors about possible exposure to Salmonella bacteria because special tests are needed to diagnose salmonellosis. Symptoms of Salmonella infection can mimic other diseases, often leading to misdiagnosis.

Symptoms of a salmonella infection may include diarrhea, abdominal cramps and fever for 12 to 72 hours after eating contaminated food. Otherwise healthy adults usually get sick for four to seven days. However, in some cases, diarrhea can 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 illness and serious, sometimes life-threatening conditions.

Some people become infected without getting sick or showing any symptoms. However, they can still transmit the infection to other people.

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