Pacific Cilantro recalled due to Salmonella contamination

A California company has issued a recall on more than 6,000 cartons of fresh Cilantro because it may be contaminated with Salmonella bacteria.

According to a release from Pacific International Marketing, the recall includes 6,141 cartons of Pacific Cilantro. This herb is sold in fresh bunches bound with a twist tie featuring Pacific and the UPC number 33383 80104 printed on it.

The release indicates, “the product is distributed in Pacific International Marketing cartons of 60 bunches, 30 bunches and 20- 3 bunched sleeves.” The sleeves of Pacific Cilantro has the UPC 40695 80104.

Pacific Cilantro was distributed in the following states: California, Arizona, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Indiana, South Carolina, and Missouri. It was available at the retail level from Nov. 16 until Dec. 10.

Pacific said no illnesses have been linked to the consumption of its Cilantro. The company received it via Salt River Farming, of New Mexico.

Eating foods contaminated with Salmonella bacteria can lead to food poisoning. Symptoms of Salmonella poisoning can be life-threatening in some victims, depending on the severity of the infection. Children and the elderly are most likely to suffer from the most severe symptoms which may require hospitalization. Early signs of Salmonella infection include nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain and diarrhea.