WASHINGTON — Pacific International Marketing has recalled nearly 500 cases of fresh Italian parsley sold across eight states due to possible salmonella contamination, the company announced.

The Salinas, California-based company is recalling 474 cases of bulk Italian parsley shipped to wholesalers in Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Michigan, Minnesota, Nevada and Ohio between Sept. 22 and Sept. 25.

The recall affects bunched parsley sold in 30-count and 60-count cases with twist ties (UPC 40695 80125) and 24-count bags (UPC 40695 80120). The products were intended for wholesale distribution and have a shelf life of 18 days from harvest, meaning they should have expired by Oct. 10.

According to the company, a sample collected Oct. 6 tested positive for salmonella. No illnesses have

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