L.A. Lucky Import & Export product recalled over Salmonella risk

Recall date

May 19, 2017

Source

U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) — enforcement report

Official notice title

L.A. Lucky Import & Export recalls L.A. LUCKY BRAND SWEET BASIL SEEDS: Hot E 2.1 OZ (60 G) BAGS; 100 BAGS PER CASE; Product of Vietnam. Ingredients: Sweet…

Recall number

F-2376-2017

FDA classification

Class I

Brand / firm

L.A. Lucky Import & Export

Sold / distributed

CA, MI, NE, AZ, MO, UT, IA, FL, CO, WA, TX,, NE, KS, IL, FL, AL, IA

Why it was recalled

During follow-up investigation of imported Basil Seeds that were refused for the presence of Salmonella, it was discovered that 100 out of 300 cartons had been distributed.

Class I is the FDA’s most serious recall level: there is a reasonable probability that using this product will cause serious harm or death.

What was recalled

L.A. LUCKY BRAND SWEET BASIL SEEDS: Hot E 2.1 OZ (60 G) BAGS; 100 BAGS PER CASE; Product of Vietnam. Ingredients: Sweet Basil Seeds Serving Size 1.05 oz. (2 servings per container) Distributed by L.A. Lucky Import & Export, Inc., Bell, CA 90201