The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-0100-2023·Announced 2022-11-09

Bella Cucina Spinach Artichoke Bruschetta Spread Recalled for Undisclosed Milk

Bella Cucina Artful Food is recalling Spinach Artichoke Bruschetta Spread because the label does not indicate milk. Consumers with milk allergies should not consume this 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: FDA Class II recall involving allergen mislabeling on a common major allergen (milk). The label fails to disclose milk, creating risk of allergic reaction for sensitive consumers, which meets the rubric criterion for High severity.

Plain-English summary

Bella Brands, LLC, doing business as Bella Cucina Artful Food, is recalling Spinach Artichoke Bruschetta Spread sold in 10 oz (286g) jars. The product's label does not indicate the presence of milk, a major allergen. Multiple lot codes are affected, with the earliest lot being 212-1010 (best by 7/30/2022) and the latest being 145-1240 (best by 5/25/2024). The product's UPC is 6 19193 00501 5.

The product was manufactured by Bella Cucina Artful Food in Atlanta, Georgia, and was distributed to all 50 US states, as well as Canada and Italy. Consumers with milk allergies who purchased this product should not consume it.

Consumers who have purchased the affected product should check the lot number and best-by date on their jar. Those with milk allergies should dispose of the product or return it to the place of purchase.

The recalled product

Product
Bella Cucina Artful Food Spinach Artichoke Bruschetta Spread Net Wt. 10 oz (286g) jar, UPC 6 19193 00501 5 Manufactured by Bella Cucina Artful Food Atlanta, GA 30310
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 # 212-1010
  • BEST BY DATE 7/30/2022
  • LOT # 212-1020
  • LOT # 238-1010
  • BEST BY DATE 8/25/2022
  • LOT # 238-1020
  • LOT # 238-1030
  • LOT # 270-1010
  • BEST BY DATE 9/26/2022
  • LOT # 270-1020
  • LOT # 300-1010
  • BEST BY DATE 10/26/2022
  • LOT # 300-1020
  • LOT # 300-1030
  • LOT # 300-1040
  • LOT # 312-1010
  • BEST BY DATE 11/7/2022
  • LOT # 312-1020
  • LOT # 323-1010
  • BEST BY DATE 11/18/2022

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