Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Fresh Basil, April 2024

Food safety alert

Investigation status: Closed
Recall issued: Yes

This outbreak is over. Learn what you can do to protect yourself from getting sick from Salmonella.

Fast Facts

United States
  • Cases: 36
  • Hospitalizations: 4
  • Deaths: 0
  • States: 14

This outbreak is over. Learn what you can do to protect yourself from getting sick from Salmonella.

Outbreak Summary

Epidemiologic and traceback data showed that Infinite Herbs brand organic basil might have been contaminated with Salmonella and made people sick. Recalled basil is no longer available for sale and the use-by dates have passed.

Basil product photo
Infinite Herbs brand organic basil might have been contaminated with Salmonella.

What you should do

Always follow the four food safety steps to prevent getting sick from Salmonella:

  • Clean: Wash your hands, utensils, and surfaces often.
  • Separate: Keep food that won't be cooked separate from raw meat, poultry, and seafood.
  • Cook: Use a food thermometer to make sure you have cooked your food to a temperature high enough to kill germs.
  • Chill: Refrigerate perishable food (food that goes bad) within 2 hours. If the food is exposed to temperatures above 90°F (like a hot car or picnic), refrigerate it within 1 hour. Thaw food in the refrigerator, not on the counter.

Symptoms of Salmonella

  • Most people infected with Salmonella experience diarrhea, fever, and stomach cramps.
    • Symptoms usually start 6 hours to 6 days after swallowing the bacteria.
    • Most people recover without treatment after 4 to 7 days.
  • Some people—especially children younger than 5 years, adults 65 years and older, and people with weakened immune systems—may experience more severe illnesses that require medical treatment or hospitalization.
  • For more information about Salmonella, see About Salmonella.

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Content Source:
National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases (NCEZID)