The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-0095-2023·Announced 2022-11-09

Bella Cucina Pastry Tarts Recalled for Undisclosed Milk Allergen

Bella Cucina Artful Food is recalling Crostata Sweet Butter Pastry Tarts because the label fails to indicate the presence of milk, a major allergen. Affected units were distributed across all U.S. states 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: This is a Class II FDA recall for allergen mislabeling involving milk, a common food allergen. No illnesses or injuries are reported in the source material, placing it in the High category per the rubric criterion for allergen mislabeling without reported illness.

Plain-English summary

Bella Brands, LLC, doing business as Bella Cucina Artful Food, is recalling Crostata Sweet Butter Pastry Tarts (2.6 oz boxes, UPC 6 19193 00721 7). The recall affects multiple lot numbers with best-by dates ranging from June 2022 through May 2023.

The product label does not disclose the presence of milk, a major food allergen. Consumers with milk allergies or sensitivities who consume the product may experience allergic reactions.

The tarts were distributed to all 50 U.S. states, as well as Canada and Italy. Consumers who have purchased this product should check the lot number and best-by date against the list provided by the FDA.

Consumers should not consume the product and should return it to the point of purchase or discard it. Anyone who has consumed the product and experiences allergic symptoms should seek medical attention.

The recalled product

Product
Bella Cucina Artful Food CROSTATA SWEET BUTTER PASTRY TARTS Net Wt. 2.6 oz (73g) box, Distributed by Bella Cucina Artful Food Atlanta, GA 30310 UPC 6 19193 00721 7
Manufacturer
Bella Brands, LLC DBA Bella Cucina Artful Food
Hazard
  • allergen-milk

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#177-1110
  • BEST BY DATE 06/26/2022
  • LOT#201-1110
  • BEST BY DATE 07/20/2022
  • LOT#208-1110
  • BEST BY DATE 7/27/2022
  • LOT#218-1110
  • BEST BY DATE 8/06/2022
  • LOT#221-1110
  • BEST BY DATE 8/09/2022
  • LOT#222-1110
  • BEST BY DATE 8/10/2022
  • LOT#237-1110
  • BEST BY DATE 8/25/2022
  • LOT#243-1110
  • BEST BY DATE 8/30/2022
  • LOT#250-1110
  • BEST BY DATE 9/07/2022
  • LOT#259-1110
  • BEST BY DATE 9/16/2022

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