Bella Cucina Porcini & Parmesan Pesto Recalled for Missing Milk Allergen Labeling
Bella Brands is recalling multiple lots of Bella Cucina Porcini & Parmesan Pesto because milk is not indicated on the product label, creating a risk for consumers with milk allergies.
The agency’s classification
FDA (Food): Class II
Class II is a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.
This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).
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 on milk, a major food allergen. The source does not report any illnesses or injuries. Per the severity rubric, allergen mislabeling on common allergens without reported illness is classified as High (3).
Plain-English summary
Bella Brands, LLC (doing business as Bella Cucina Artful Food) is recalling Bella Cucina Artful Food Porcini & Parmesan Pesto in 6 oz (169g) jars because the label does not disclose milk as an ingredient, in violation of federal labeling requirements.
Milk is a major food allergen. Consumers with milk allergies or sensitivities could experience severe allergic reactions if they consume this product without knowing it contains milk. The affected product was distributed to all 50 U.S. states, as well as to Canada and Italy.
The recall involves multiple lot codes with best-by dates ranging from August 2022 through May 2024. Consumers who have purchased this product should verify their lot numbers and best-by dates against the complete list provided by the FDA. If you own an affected lot and have a milk allergy, do not consume the product. Return it to the store where it was purchased or contact Bella Brands for further instructions.
The recalled product
- Product
- Bella Cucina Artful Food Porcini & Parmesan Pesto Net Wt. 6 oz (169g) jar, UPC 6 19193 00146 8 Manufactured by Bella Cucina Artful Food Atlanta, GA 30310
- Manufacturer
- Bella Brands, LLC DBA Bella Cucina Artful Food
- Category
- Food — Condiments / Sauces
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 # 234-1010
- BEST BY DATE 8/21/22
- LOT # 237-1010
- BEST BY DATE 8/24/22
- LOT # 262-1010
- BEST BY DATE 9/18/22
- LOT # 294-1010
- BEST BY DATE 10/20/22
- LOT # 294-1020
- LOT # 294-1030
- LOT # 014-1110
- BEST BY DATE 1/14/23
- LOT # 014-1120
- LOT # 076-1110
- BEST BY DATE 3/17/23
- LOT # 076-1120
- LOT # 084-1110
- BEST BY DATE 3/25/23
- LOT # 084-1120
- LOT # 138-1110
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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