The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-0097-2023·Announced 2022-11-09

Bella Cucina Dried Cherry and Almond Biscotti Recalled for Undeclared Milk and Wheat

Bella Cucina Artful Food is recalling Dried Cherry and Almond Biscotti because the label fails to indicate the presence of milk and wheat allergens. Consumers with allergies to these ingredients should not consume the product.

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 an FDA Class II recall for undeclared allergen mislabeling involving common allergens (milk and wheat). According to the FDA recall severity rubric, allergen mislabeling on common allergens warrants a Score 3 (High) classification.

Plain-English summary

Bella Cucina Artful Food is recalling Dried Cherry and Almond Biscotti sold in 6 oz bags because the product label fails to declare the presence of milk and wheat allergens. These are common food allergens that can cause serious allergic reactions in sensitive individuals.

The affected product was distributed across the United States as well as Canada and Italy. The recalled lots include: LOT # 333-1110 (Best By 7/29/2022), LOT # 349-1110 (Best By 8/15/2022), LOT # 041-1210 (Best By 10/10/2022), LOT # 070-1210 (Best By 11/11/2022), LOT # 102-1210 (Best By 12/12/2022), LOT # 125-1210 (Best By 1/5/2023), LOT # 139-1210 (Best By 1/12/2023), LOT # 133-1210 (Best By 1/13/2023), and LOT # 136-1210 (Best By 1/16/2023).

Consumers with milk or wheat allergies who have purchased this product should not consume it. Discard the product or return it to the place of purchase for a refund.

The recalled product

Product
Bella Cucina Artful Food Dried Cherry and Almond Biscotti Net Wt. 6 oz (170g) bag, UPC 6 19193 00019 5 Distributed by Bella Cucina Artful Food Atlanta, GA 30310
Manufacturer
Bella Brands, LLC DBA Bella Cucina Artful Food
Category
Food — Baked Goods
Hazard
  • allergen-milk
  • allergen-wheat

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 (17)

  • LOT # 333-1110
  • BEST BY DATE 7/29/2022
  • LOT # 349-1110
  • BEST BY DATE 8/15/2022
  • LOT # 041-1210
  • BEST BY DATE 10/10/2022
  • LOT # 070-1210
  • BEST BY DATE 11/11/2022
  • LOT # 102-1210
  • BEST BY DATE 12/12/2022
  • LOT # 125-1210
  • BEST BY DATE 1/5/2023
  • LOT # 139-1210
  • BEST BY DATE 1/12/2023
  • LOT # 133-1210
  • BEST BY DATE 1/13/2023 & LOT # 136-1210
  • BEST BY DATE 1/16/2023.

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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