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

Houston Culinary Center Greek Pasta Salad Kit recalled by H E B

H E B is recalling Houston Culinary Center Greek Pasta Salad Kit, distributed in Texas. The recall was initiated on 18 Sep 2015 and the FDA has classified it as Class III.

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Lot, batch or date codesSell By Dates: 9/19/15, 9/21/15, 9/25/15, 9/26/15

Quantity recalled191 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-0281-2016
FDA event ID: 72275
Recalling firm: H E B, San Antonio, TX
Brand: Houston Culinary
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: Salad Kits

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

Houston Culinary Center Greek Pasta Salad Kit

Where it was distributed

Texas

Questions about this recall

Why was it recalled?

Use of ingredient with violative pesticide residue.

Which lots are affected?

Sell By Dates: 9/19/15, 9/21/15, 9/25/15, 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
23 Dec 2015	CLASS III	HEB Herb Seared Salmon Herb SS and FS recalledHEB Herb	H E B	Other	TX
23 Dec 2015	CLASS III	Combo Meal Tuna Salad SS recalled by H E BCombo Meal	H E B	Other	TX
23 Dec 2015	CLASS III	Houston Culinary Center Penne Mozzarella Salad Kit recalled by H E BHouston Culinary	H E B	Other	TX
23 Dec 2015	CLASS III	HEB Sis Greek Pasta Cuc Feta Kal recalledHEB Sis	H E B	Other	TX
23 Dec 2015	CLASS III	Pizza artichoke chicken Hot and Cold recalled by H E B	H E B	Other	TX
23 Dec 2015	CLASS III	Houston Culinary Center Shrimp Salad Kit recalled by H E BHouston Culinary	H E B	Other	TX
23 Dec 2015	CLASS III	Houston Culinary Center Cranberry Turkey Salad Base recalled by H E BHouston Culinary	H E B	Other	TX
23 Dec 2015	CLASS III	HCC Salad Tuna Classic Yellowfin SS recalled by H E B	H E B	Other	TX
23 Dec 2015	CLASS III	HCC Greek Pasta Salad Small SS and FS recalled by H E B	H E B	Other	TX
23 Dec 2015	CLASS III	HEB Shrimp Salad SS and FS By Lb; HEB Shrimp Salad recalled	H E B	Other	TX
23 Dec 2015	CLASS III	Asian Salmon with potato and green beans recalled by H E BAsian	H E B	Other	TX
23 Dec 2015	CLASS III	HEB Sandwich Tuna Salad 12 Grain recalled	H E B	Other	TX
23 Dec 2015	CLASS III	HCC Basil Pesto FS and S; Houston Culinary Center Basil Pesto recalledHCC Basil	H E B	Other	TX
23 Dec 2015	CLASS III	Houston Culinary Center Yellowfin Tuna Salad Kit recalled by H E BHouston Culinary	H E B	Other	TX
23 Dec 2015	CLASS III	Ciabatta Albacore Tuna Melt SS recalled by H E BCiabatta Albacore	H E B	Other	TX
23 Dec 2015	CLASS III	Yellowfin Tuna Salad Sandwich recalled by H E BYellowfin	H E B	Other	TX

More recalls from H E B

All 18

Reported	Class	Recall	Company	Reason	Where
23 Dec 2015Food	CLASS III	Yellowfin Tuna Salad Sandwich recalled by H E BYellowfin	H E B	Other	TX
23 Dec 2015Food	CLASS III	Ciabatta Albacore Tuna Melt SS recalled by H E BCiabatta Albacore	H E B	Other	TX
23 Dec 2015Food	CLASS III	Houston Culinary Center Yellowfin Tuna Salad Kit recalled by H E BHouston Culinary	H E B	Other	TX
23 Dec 2015Food	CLASS III	HCC Basil Pesto FS and S; Houston Culinary Center Basil Pesto recalledHCC Basil	H E B	Other	TX
23 Dec 2015Food	CLASS III	HEB Sandwich Tuna Salad 12 Grain recalled	H E B	Other	TX

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