CLASS II Food recall · Reported 20 May 2015 · FDA Enforcement Report
Terra Spice Company basil walnut pesto blend recalled
Greenies LLC d.b.a. Terra Spice is recalling Terra Spice Company basil walnut pesto blend (dry spice mix), Spice Merchants basil, distributed in 22 states. The recall was initiated on 13 Apr 2015 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.
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-2273-2015
- FDA event ID
- 70930
- Recalling firm
- Greenies LLC d.b.a. Terra Spice, South Bend, IN
- Brand
- Terra
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 13 Apr 2015
- FDA classified
- 12 May 2015
- Reported
- 20 May 2015
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Reason category
- Processing Deviation
- Product category
- Sauces & Condiments
Timeline
| 13 Apr 2015 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 12 May 2015 | Classified by FDA | +29 days |
| 20 May 2015 | Published in enforcement report | +8 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Greenies, LLC dba Terra Spice Co. decided to conduct a voluntary recall during an FDA inspection (inspection dates 3/24, 26/2015). Label lists parmesan cheese and romano cheese but does not specifically declare milk
The USDA issues these when meat or poultry was produced without proper inspection, or when a step such as cooking or pasteurisation did not meet requirements.
Product as listed by the FDA
Terra Spice Company basil walnut pesto blend (dry spice mix), SPICE MERCHANTS basil walnut pesto blend. Sold in 0.5, 1, 3, or 5 qt. jars, 4x6 and 6x10 stand up pouches, and bulk up to 50 lbs
Where it was distributed
Domestic: IN, MI, LA, MN, PA, IL, GA, HI, NY, CA, FL, SC, KY, TX, OR, DE, IA, TN, VA, MD, MA, NH Foreign: None DOD/VA: None
CaliforniaDelawareFloridaGeorgiaHawaiiIowaIllinoisIndianaKentuckyLouisianaMassachusettsMarylandMichiganMinnesotaNew HampshireNew YorkOregonPennsylvaniaSouth CarolinaTennessee
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Greenies, LLC dba Terra Spice Co. decided to conduct a voluntary recall during an FDA inspection (inspection dates 3/24, 26/2015). Label lists parmesan cheese and romano cheese but does not specifically declare milk
Which lots are affected?
All lots-the firm does not place manufactuiring codes on products.
Where was it sold?
Domestic: IN, MI, LA, MN, PA, IL, GA, HI, NY, CA, FL, SC, KY, TX, OR, DE, IA, TN, VA, MD, MA, NH Foreign: None DOD/VA: None
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 II mean?
Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, or the probability of serious harm is remote.
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
5 other products · FDA event 70930This product is part of a recall event; the main page for the event is Terra Spice Company the Greek recalled by Greenies LLC d.b.a. Terra.
| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLASS II | Terra Spice Company the Greek recalled by Greenies LLC d.b.a. TerraTerra | Greenies LLC d.b.a. Terra Spice | Processing Deviation | 22 states | |
| CLASS II | Terra Spice Company Jalapeno Cheddar (dry spice mix) recalledTerra | Greenies LLC d.b.a. Terra Spice | Processing Deviation | 22 states | |
| CLASS II | Terra Spice Company barbeque spice blend (dry spice mix) recalledTerra | Greenies LLC d.b.a. Terra Spice | Processing Deviation | 22 states | |
| CLASS II | Terra Spice Company buffalo wing rub (dry spice mix) recalledTerra | Greenies LLC d.b.a. Terra Spice | Undeclared Wheat & Gluten | 22 states | |
| CLASS II | Terra Spice Company Italian Seasoning w/ romano recalledTerra | Greenies LLC d.b.a. Terra Spice | Processing Deviation | 22 states |
More recalls from Greenies LLC d.b.a. Terra Spice
All 6| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food | CLASS II | Terra Spice Company Italian Seasoning w/ romano recalledTerra | Greenies LLC d.b.a. Terra Spice | Processing Deviation | 22 states |
| Food | CLASS II | Terra Spice Company buffalo wing rub (dry spice mix) recalledTerra | Greenies LLC d.b.a. Terra Spice | Undeclared Wheat & Gluten | 22 states |
| Food | CLASS II | Terra Spice Company barbeque spice blend (dry spice mix) recalledTerra | Greenies LLC d.b.a. Terra Spice | Processing Deviation | 22 states |
| Food | CLASS II | Terra Spice Company Jalapeno Cheddar (dry spice mix) recalledTerra | Greenies LLC d.b.a. Terra Spice | Processing Deviation | 22 states |
| Food | CLASS II | Terra Spice Company the Greek recalled by Greenies LLC d.b.a. TerraTerra | Greenies LLC d.b.a. Terra Spice | Processing Deviation | 22 states |
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