CLASS III Food recall · Reported 23 Dec 2015 · FDA Enforcement Report
Houston Culinary Center Penne Mozzarella Salad Kit recalled by H E B
H E B is recalling Houston Culinary Center Penne Mozzarella Salad Kit, distributed in Texas. The recall was initiated on 18 Sep 2015 and the FDA has classified it as Class III.
Check your package
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-0284-2016
- 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
- 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 Penne Mozzarella Salad Kit
Where it was distributed
Texas
Questions about this recall
Is Houston Culinary Center Penne Mozzarella Salad Kit recalled?
Yes. H E B recalled Houston Culinary Center Penne Mozzarella Salad Kit on 18 Sep 2015. The recall is Class III and its status is Terminated. Recall number F-0284-2016.
Why was it recalled?
Use of ingredient with violative pesticide residue.
Which lots are affected?
Sell By Dates: 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 21 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.
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