CLASS III Food recall · Reported 23 Dec 2015 · FDA Enforcement Report

HCC Basil Pesto FS and S; Houston Culinary Center Basil Pesto recalled

H E B is recalling HCC Basil Pesto FS and S; Houston Culinary Center Basil Pesto, distributed in Texas. The recall was initiated on 18 Sep 2015 and the FDA has classified it as Class III.

Check your package

Lot, batch or date codes27906600000 and 27903900000; Sell By Dates 9/26/15

Quantity recalled225 units

Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.

Recall details

Recall number: F-0267-2016
FDA event ID: 72275
Recalling firm: H E B, San Antonio, TX
Brand: HCC Basil
Classification: Class III
Status: Terminated
Recall initiated: 18 Sep 2015
FDA classified: 16 Dec 2015
Reported: 23 Dec 2015
Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by: E-Mail
Reason category: Other Reasons
Product category: Sauces & Condiments

Timeline

18 Sep 2015	Recall initiated by company
16 Dec 2015	Classified by FDA	+89 days
23 Dec 2015	Published in enforcement report	+7 days

Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.

Reason for recall

Use of ingredient with violative pesticide residue.

Product as listed by the FDA

HCC Basil Pesto FS and S; Houston Culinary Center Basil Pesto

Where it was distributed

Texas

Questions about this recall

Why was it recalled?

Use of ingredient with violative pesticide residue.

Which lots are affected?

27906600000 and 27903900000; Sell By Dates 9/26/15

Where was it sold?

Texas

What should I do if I have it?

Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.

What does Class III mean?

Class III recalls are for products unlikely to cause any adverse health consequence, usually labelling or quality issues.

Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 26 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.

Other products in this recall event

17 other products · FDA event 72275

This product is part of a recall event; the main page for the event is HEB Herb Seared Salmon, Broccoli, Rice SS recalled.

Reported	Class	Recall	Company	Reason	Where
23 Dec 2015	CLASS III	HEB Herb Seared Salmon, Broccoli, Rice SS recalledHEB Herb	H E B	Other	TX
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Reported	Class	Recall	Company	Reason	Where
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