CLASS II Food recall · Reported 5 Nov 2014 · FDA Enforcement Report
Williams Sonoma Pumpkin Seed Pesto glass recalled
California Olive and Vine is recalling Williams Sonoma Pumpkin Seed Pesto glass, distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 9 Oct 2014 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-0093-2015
- FDA event ID
- 69481
- Recalling firm
- California Olive and Vine, Sutter, CA
- Brand
- Williams Sonoma
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 9 Oct 2014
- FDA classified
- 29 Oct 2014
- Reported
- 5 Nov 2014
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
- Reason category
- Botulism
- Product category
- Sauces & Condiments
Timeline
| 9 Oct 2014 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 29 Oct 2014 | Classified by FDA | +20 days |
| 5 Nov 2014 | 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
Firm is voluntarily recalling Pumpkin Seed Pesto because of irregular lab results. The company found that the jarred pesto may have been improperly processed, making it susceptible to contamination with Clostridium botulinum.
Product as listed by the FDA
Williams Sonoma Pumpkin Seed Pesto 8 oz. glass jar
Where it was distributed
All product was distributed at Williams Sonoma stores nationwide. A total of 460 jars were verified to have been sold to consumers.
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Firm is voluntarily recalling Pumpkin Seed Pesto because of irregular lab results. The company found that the jarred pesto may have been improperly processed, making it susceptible to contamination with Clostridium botulinum.
Which lots are affected?
SKU numbers 6404305, 6389043 Manufacture Date: August/September 2014
Where was it sold?
All product was distributed at Williams Sonoma stores nationwide. A total of 460 jars were verified to have been sold to consumers.
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.
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