California Olive and Vine voluntarily recalls Williams Sonoma Pumpkin Seed Pesto jars due to potential Clostridium botulinum contamination from improper processing. Consumers should check jar dates and contact the company for details.
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.
California Olive and Vine is recalling Williams Sonoma Pumpkin Seed Pesto jars because lab tests found they might have been improperly processed, risking botulism. This is serious because botulism can cause life-threatening illness.
The pesto may have been improperly processed, allowing Clostridium botulinum bacteria to grow. This bacteria produces a toxin that can cause botulism, a serious illness that can lead to paralysis and even death if not treated promptly.
Owners of Williams Sonoma Pumpkin Seed Pesto jars with SKU numbers 6404305 or 6389043, manufactured in August or September 2014, are affected. People who eat the product could be at risk of botulism.
Check for jars labeled 'Williams Sonoma Pumpkin Seed Pesto 8 oz.' with SKU numbers 6404305 or 6389043. The jars were manufactured in August or September 2014.
Immediately discard the recalled jars as they may contain botulism-causing bacteria.
The company found irregular lab results indicating the pesto may have been improperly processed, making it susceptible to Clostridium botulinum contamination.
Discard the jars immediately as they may contain botulism-causing bacteria.
The jars were manufactured in August or September 2014.
We’ve drafted a message you can send California Olive and Vine to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall F-0093-2015 — California Olive and Vine California Olive and Vine Hello, I own a California Olive and Vine that is covered by recall F-0093-2015 from California Olive and Vine. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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