Cilantro Recalled due to Possible Salmonella Contamination

Washington, DCPablo's Produce, Inc of Oxnard, CA, is voluntarily recalling one lot of cilantro because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. The company is working with Health officials to inform consumers of this recall, and no illnesses have been reported to date.

Salmonella is an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons infected with salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. In rare circumstances, infection with salmonella can results in the organism getting into the bloodstream and producing more severe illnesses such as arterial infections (i.e., infected aneurysms), endocarditis and arthritis.

The recalled Cilantro was bundled with white twist ties with black lettering spelling the word "Cilantro" and UPC # 03383801049. The twist tie also has the words "Pablo's Produce of USA" in red and green writing. The cilantro was available for sale from November 24, 2010 through December 2, 2010.