Quick Facts at a Glance
- Recall Date
- September 9, 2025
- Hazard Level
- HIGH
- Brand
- Hale
- Category
- Food & Beverages
- Sold At
- Unknown
- Geographic Scope
- 1 states
- At-Risk Groups
- GENERAL
What to Do Now
Use this page like a recall checklist: verify the product first, then act on the official remedy.
Immediate steps
- 1Stop using the product until you confirm whether it is included in the recall.
- 2Compare the product label, model number, UPC, color, size, and purchase location against the identifiers below.
- 3Follow the official remedy from FDA - Food Safety; save photos, receipts, labels, and correspondence before contacting the company.
- 4If the product could harm a child, older adult, pet, or patient, move it out of reach immediately.
Check these identifiers
- Brand
- Hale
- Product type
- Olive Oil
- Sizes
- 12 oz (375 ml) bottle
- Sold at
- Unknown
- Where affected
- KY
Recall Timeline
Key dates and source checks for this recall record.
Recall announced
September 9, 2025
Reported by FDA FOOD
December 10, 2025
RecallRadar source check
April 18, 2026
Consumer action
Use the official remedy and keep documentation.
Hazard Information
Potential to be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum. Products manufactured without an approved process filed.
What You Should Do
Consumers who have purchased this product should not consume it. Contact Hale inc for refund or replacement information. Notification method: Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
About This Product
This product is olive oil sold for cooking and flavoring. The 12 oz glass bottle is part of a case pack used in households and foodservice. Typical use includes finishing dishes and roasting.
Why This Is Dangerous
Botulism risk arises if the product was produced without an approved process. Botulism can cause severe illness.
Industry Context
This recall is not described as part of a broader industry pattern.
Real-World Impact
Consumers in Kentucky are affected. There are 54 recalled bottles. There are no reported injuries or illnesses in the recall.
Practical Guidance
How to identify if yours is affected
- Verify UPC 736211448316 on the affected bottle.
- Confirm bottle size 12 oz (375 ml) and glass packaging.
- Check that the product is Hale Fresh Basil Infused Olive Oil and that it matches the recall details.
Where to find product info
FDA enforcement page for recall H-0241-2026 and Hale’s recall notice.
What timeline to expect
Refunds or replacements processing timelines are not specified by the recall.
If the manufacturer is unresponsive
- Document all communications with Hale.
- File a complaint with the FDA if the product is not addressed satisfactorily.
- Consider seeking legal advice if a settlement is not reached.
How to prevent similar issues
- Buy olive oil from reputable brands with clear processing controls.
- Look for recalls and verify UPCs before use.
- Keep receipts and packaging until issues are resolved.
Documentation advice
Keep the product packaging, UPC, photos, receipts, and all recall communications for records.
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Product Details
Brand: Hale; Product: Fresh Basil Infused Olive Oil; Net weight: 12 oz (375 ml); Packaging: Glass bottle; UPC: 736211448316; Pack size: 12 bottles per case; Quantity recalled: 54 bottles total; Sold/distributed: Kentucky (KY); Recall date: 2025-09-09; Status: ACTIVE; Price: Unknown; Codes: No codes applied (per recall)
Reported Incidents
No injuries or incidents have been reported.
Key Facts
- 54 bottles recalled in total
- 12 oz (375 ml) glass bottles
- Packaged 12 bottles per case
- Distributed in Kentucky (KY)
- Recall date 2025-09-09; Status: ACTIVE
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