The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-0093-2023·Announced 2022-11-09

Bella Cucina Artichoke Lemon Pesto Recalled for Undeclared Milk Allergen

Bella Cucina Artful Food is recalling Artichoke Lemon Pesto in three sizes because the label does not declare milk as an ingredient. The product was distributed to all U.S. states, Canada, and Italy.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: FDA Class II recall for allergen mislabeling—milk is a common allergen not declared on the label. No illnesses or injuries have been reported. Per the severity rubric, allergen mislabeling on common allergens without reported illness is classified as High.

Plain-English summary

Bella Brands, LLC, doing business as Bella Cucina Artful Food, is recalling Artichoke Lemon Pesto sold in 3.5 oz, 17 oz, and 23 oz glass jars. The product label does not indicate that milk is present in the pesto.

The affected pesto was manufactured in Atlanta, Georgia and distributed to all 50 U.S. states, Canada, and Italy. Multiple lot codes and "Best By" dates are affected, spanning products manufactured from 2022 through 2024.

Consumers with milk allergies or sensitivities who have purchased this product should not consume it. Those who have this product should discard it or return it to the place of purchase.

The recalled product

Product
Bella Cucina Artful Food Artichoke Lemon Pesto Net Wt. 3.5 oz (100g) UPC 6 19193 00232 8, Net Wt. 17 oz (xxxg) UPC 6 19193 00132 1 & Net Wt. 23 oz (652g) UPC 6 1913 00130 7 in glass jar, Manufactured by Bella Cucina Artful Food Atlanta, GA 30310
Manufacturer
Bella Brands, LLC DBA Bella Cucina Artful Food
Category
Food — Condiments / Pesto
Hazard
  • allergen-milk
  • mis-labeling

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 (20)

  • 3.5 oz Jar LOT # 219-1110
  • BEST BY DATE 8/7/2023
  • LOT # 031-1210
  • BEST BY DATE 1/31/2024 LOT # 031-1220
  • BEST BY DATE 1/31/2024
  • LOT # 124-1210
  • BEST BY DATE 5/4/2024 & LOT # 180-1210
  • BEST BY DATE 6/29/2024. 17 oz Jar LOT # 217-1010
  • BEST BY DATE 8/4/2022
  • LOT # 217-1020
  • LOT # 233-1010
  • BEST BY DATE 8/20/2022
  • LOT # 252-1010
  • BEST BY DATE 9/8/2022
  • LOT # 252-1020
  • LOT # 252-1030
  • LOT # 267-1010
  • BEST BY DATE 9/23/2022
  • LOT # 267-1020
  • LOT # 280-1010

Distribution

Distributed in 45 states:

  • AK
  • AL
  • AR
  • AZ
  • CA
  • CO
  • CT
  • DE
  • FL
  • GA
  • IA
  • ID
  • IL
  • IN
  • KY
  • LA
  • MA
  • MD
  • ME
  • MI
  • MN
  • MO
  • MS
  • MT
  • NC
  • NH
  • NJ
  • NM
  • NV
  • NY
  • OH
  • OK
  • OR
  • PA
  • RI
  • SC
  • SD
  • TN
  • TX
  • UT
  • VA
  • WA
  • WI
  • WV
  • WY

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