Food recall: Parsley Flakes in 6 oz. and 24 oz. plastic bottles and 20 lb boxes
Class II FDA enforcement event 81544. Recall start date: . Status in the FDA record: Terminated. Termination date: .
Reason for recall, in the words of FDA
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 foreign material (plastic).
Class II, in the words of FDA
a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote
Black River Industries started this food recall on 8 Nov 2018. The firm address in the FDA record is in Medford, WI. FDA put the recall in Class II. FDA event 81544 has 3 product records. The first FDA enforcement report date is 12 Dec 2018. The record gives the status Terminated, with the termination date 29 Nov 2019.
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Distribution
In the words of FDA.
WI Correctional Facilities
Recalling firm
Black River Industries, Medford, WI.
Recalling firm: The firm that the FDA record names for a recall.
FDA records how the recall started: Voluntary: Firm initiated.
Products
3 product records in the event.
| Recall number | Product | Quantity | Class | Status | Report date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F-0684-2019 | Parsley Flakes in 6 oz. and 24 oz. plastic bottles and 20 lb boxes | 103.5 lbs. | Class II | Terminated | 12 Dec 2018 |
| F-0685-2019 | Sweet Basil Leaf in 2 Lb. plastic bottles and 25 pound bulk boxes. | 80 lbs. | Class II | Terminated | 12 Dec 2018 |
| F-0686-2019 | Italian Spice Blend Salt Free in 2 Lb. plastic bottles and 20 Lb. bulk boxes. Ingredients; Basil, Rosemary, Oregano, Marjoram & Spices. Not labeled for Resale. | 22 lbs. | Class II | Terminated | 12 Dec 2018 |
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Class II: The middle of the three FDA recall classes.
The event in context
- Food events that started in 2018
- 578
- Share of these events in Class II
- 56%
- Product records in this event
- 3
- Events of the firm on the register
- 1
Official channels
- FDA enforcement report F-0684-2019The FDA record of the first product of this event.
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Cite this page
Recall Register. FDA enforcement event 81544. https://recallregister.com/fda/ii/81544/. Source: openFDA enforcement reports. Data through .
Sources
- Source
- openFDA food enforcement reports
- Licence
- CC0 1.0
- Export date
- 28 Sep 2026
- Newest FDA report date on the register
- 23 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Where was the product distributed?
- The FDA record gives this distribution:
WI Correctional Facilities
- What quantity of product is in FDA event 81544?
- The event has 3 product records. The first record gives this quantity:
103.5 lbs.
- How did the recall start?
- The FDA record says:
Voluntary: Firm initiated
- How many food recalls of 2018 have the same class?
- 56% of the 578 food events that started in 2018 are in Class II.