Melissa’s basil sold at Dierberg’s stores was recalled after an outbreak of Salmonella.
What You Can Do & How We Can Help
The Schmidt Firm, PLLC is currently accepting Salmonella induced injury cases in all 50 states. If you or somebody you know was diagnosed with Salmonella after eating Melissa’s basil from Dierberg’s, you should contact our lawyers immediately for a free case consultation. Please use the form below to contact our Food Poisoning Litigation Group or call toll free 24 hours a day at (866) 920-0753.
Melissa’s Basil Recalled After Salmonella Outbreak
In April 2024, Infinite Herbs LLC expanded a recall to include certain packages of Melissa’s Fresh Organic Basil that may be contaminated with Salmonella bacteria.
How To Identify Recalled Basil
The recall involves Melissa’s® Fresh Organic Basil in 2.0-oz. (UPC 0 45255 14142 9) and 4.0-oz. packages (UPC 0 45255 14439 0) that was sold at Dierberg’s stores in Illinois and Missouri between February 10 and February 20, 2024.
Infinite Herbs Expands Basil Recall
The original recall involved 2.5-oz. packages of Fresh Organic Basil that was sold from February 1 through April 6, 2024 at Trader Joe’s stores in 29 states and two Fruit Center Marketplace stores in Massachusetts.
How Many People Got Sick?
In April 2024, the CDC reported a Salmonella outbreak linked to fresh basil had sickened 12 people in 7 states, including 1 person who was hospitalized due to a severe illness.
What is the Risk?
Most people who are infected with Salmonella experience diarrhea, fever, and stomach cramps. The symptoms can start anywhere from 6 hours to 6 days after eating contaminated food. Most people recover within about a week without needing medical attention.
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.
What Should I Do?
Call your healthcare provider if you have any of these severe Salmonella symptoms:
- Diarrhea and a fever higher than 102°F
- Diarrhea for more than 3 days that is not improving
- Bloody diarrhea
- So much vomiting that you cannot keep liquids down
- Signs of dehydration, such as:
- Not peeing much
- Dry mouth and throat
- Feeling dizzy when standing up
Do I have a Salmonella Lawsuit?
The Schmidt Firm, PLLC is currently accepting Salmonella induced injury cases in all 50 states. If you or somebody you know was diagnosed with Salmonella after eating Melissa’s basil from Dierberg’s, you should contact our lawyers immediately for a free case consultation. Please use the form below to contact our Food Poisoning Litigation Group or call toll free 24 hours a day at (866) 920-0753.
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