Pesto Recall: Undisclosed Milk Allergen Not Listed on Label
Bella Cucina Artful Food Arugula & Pine Nut Pesto jars do not properly disclose milk on the label despite containing the allergen. The FDA Class II recall affects multiple lot numbers distributed nationwide and internationally.
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 undisclosed milk allergen, a common food allergen. No illnesses or injuries have been reported. This meets the 'High' criterion for allergen mislabeling on common allergens without confirmed harm.
Plain-English summary
Bella Brands, LLC, doing business as Bella Cucina Artful Food, is recalling Arugula & Pine Nut Pesto in 6-ounce jars. The product label does not indicate the presence of milk.
This is an FDA Class II recall. The failure to disclose milk on the label creates a health risk for consumers with milk allergies or sensitivities.
The affected product was distributed to all 50 U.S. states, Canada, and Italy. Multiple lot numbers are involved, with best-by dates spanning from July 2022 to June 2024.
Consumers who have purchased this product should verify the lot number on their jar. Individuals with milk allergies should not consume the product.
The recalled product
- Product
- Bella Cucina Artful Food Arugula & Pine Nut Pesto Net Wt. 6 oz (169g) jar, UPC 6 19193 00145 1 Manufactured by Bella Cucina Artful Food Atlanta, GA 30310
- Manufacturer
- Bella Brands, LLC DBA Bella Cucina Artful Food
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)
- LOT # 210-1020
- BEST BY DATE 7/29/2022
- LOT # 210-1030
- LOT # 210-1010
- LOT # 210-1040
- LOT # 262-1010
- BEST BY DATE 9/18/2022
- LOT # 262-1020
- LOT # 262-1030
- LOT # 262-1040
- LOT # 292-1010
- BEST BY DATE 10/18/2022
- LOT # 292-1020
- LOT # 292-1030
- LOT # 292-1040
- LOT # 293-1010
- BEST BY DATE 10/19/2022
- LOT # 293-1020
- LOT # 295-1010
- BEST BY DATE 10/21/2022
Distribution
Part of a larger recall action
This product is one of 14 recalled by Bella Brands, LLC DBA Bella Cucina Artful Food 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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