The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-0270-2016·Announced 2015-12-23

H E B Recalls Ciabatta Albacore Tuna Melt Due to Pesticide Residue

H E B is recalling 34 units of Ciabatta Albacore Tuna Melt SS in Texas due to the use of an ingredient with violative pesticide residue.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class III, which indicates the product is unlikely to cause adverse health consequences. The hazard involves pesticide residue, which is a low-risk contamination issue without reported illnesses.

Plain-English summary

H E B is recalling 34 units of Ciabatta Albacore Tuna Melt SS. The recall was initiated because the product contains an ingredient with violative pesticide residue.

The affected products were distributed in Texas. The specific code for the recalled items is 26977600000.

Consumers who have purchased this product should stop using it and return it to the place of purchase for a refund or disposal.

The recalled product

Product
Ciabatta Albacore Tuna Melt SS
Manufacturer
H E B
Category
Food — Deli / Ready-to-Eat
Hazard
Affected units
34

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (1)

  • 26977600000

Distribution

Distributed in 1 state:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 18 recalled by H E B under a single FDA (Food) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

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