The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-0101-2023·Announced 2022-11-09

Bella Cucina Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto Recalled for Undeclared Milk Allergen

Bella Cucina Artful Food sun-dried tomato pesto is being recalled because the label does not indicate the presence of milk, a major allergen. Consumers with milk allergies are at risk.

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 allergen mislabeling on a common allergen (milk). This falls under the criterion for allergen mislabeling without reported illness. No illnesses or injuries are stated in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Bella Brands, LLC, doing business as Bella Cucina Artful Food, is recalling Bella Cucina Artful Food Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto (3 oz jars, UPC 6 19193 00213 7) because the product label does not disclose the presence of milk. Milk is a major food allergen and must be clearly labeled on food products.

The affected product includes two lot codes: LOT #013-1210 (BEST BY DATE 1/13/2024) and LOT #103-1210 (BEST BY DATE 4/13/2024). The pesto was distributed to all 50 U.S. states, as well as Canada and Italy.

Consumers with milk allergies who consume this product face the risk of allergic reaction. If you have purchased this product, do not consume it. Return it to the point of purchase or discard it safely. If you believe you have experienced an allergic reaction or other adverse effect from this product, contact your healthcare provider or the FDA.

The recalled product

Product
Bella Cucina Artful Food Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto Net Wt. 3 oz (84.5g) jar, UPC 6 19193 00213 7 Manufactured by Bella Cucina Artful Food Atlanta, GA 30310
Manufacturer
Bella Brands, LLC DBA Bella Cucina Artful Food
Category
Food — Condiment / Prepared 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 (3)

  • LOT # 013-1210
  • BEST BY DATE 1/13/2024 & LOT # 103-1210
  • BEST BY DATE 4/13/2024.

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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