Home / News Trader Joe’s recalls Infinite Herbs organic basil for 29 states and Washington, D.C. Trader Joe's There have been 12 cases of salmonella poisoning so far. By Abi Berwager Schreier April 19, 2024 Trader Joe's Rectangle Cancel that caprese salad on your menus for the weekend, folks, and check your basil! Everyone’s favorite hippy grocery store Trader Joe’s has just recalled their Infinite Herbs organic basil in the 2.5 ounce clamshell containers due to a salmonella outbreak. This recall affects 29 states and Washington, D.C. If you purchased the basil between February 1 and April 6 and you live in the following states, do not eat it. The states affected by the outbreak include Alabama, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Massachusetts, Maine, Minnesota, Michigan, Montana, North Carolina, South Carolina, New Orleans, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Virginia, Vermont and Wisconsin. Related: Mom asks if she’s wrong for how she reacted to her son’s near-accident Trader Joe’s is voluntarily removing the product from its shelves and are urging customers to throw it away or turn the package back into the store. The CDC announced that it detected an outbreak in which 12 people in seven states are reported to have been infected with a strain of salmonella. Per The Washington Post, “In seven of the eight cases ‘with information available,’ people said they had been exposed to the Trader Joe’s basil before becoming ill, regulators say.” The Washington Post reports that the CDC investigation is “ongoing” and is aimed at “determining the source of the contamination and whether any other products are affected.” The outlet reported that a Trader Joe’s spokeswoman said in an email that “the company prioritizes safety and typically errs on the side of caution in recalling foods.” “With more than five decades of experience working directly with the producers of our products, we stand by our proactive practices and continually improve our food safety processes,” she said. “We take these matters seriously—personally, even, as our families eat and drink TJ’s products, too,” she said. Related: Lunchables may be recalled due to high levels of sodium and lead—what you need to know Per the Trader Joe’s website, “Customers with questions may contact Trader Joe’s Customer Relations at (626) 599-3817 or send us an email.” The latest Viral & Trending Mom explains why she and her husband choose not to raise ‘tough boys’ Viral & Trending This mom’s video of a playground in Japan will have you wanting to pack your bags Viral & Trending ‘What I wish my teacher knew’ mailbox idea goes viral for all the right reasons Celebrity News Drew Barrymore shares vulnerable post revealing why she took away her tween daughter’s phone