Bella Cucina Sweet Pumpkin Pesto fails to declare milk allergen
Bella Cucina Sweet Pumpkin Pesto (6 oz jars, UPC 6 19193 00144 4) does not indicate milk on the label, posing a risk for consumers with milk allergies. The product was distributed across most US states, Canada, and Italy.
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 FDA Class II allergen mislabeling involving a common allergen (milk). No illnesses or injuries have been reported, matching the rubric criterion for Score 3: allergen mislabeling on common allergens creates a risk of harm to allergic consumers.
Plain-English summary
Bella Brands, LLC DBA Bella Cucina Artful Food is recalling Sweet Pumpkin Pesto (6 oz / 169g jars, UPC 6 19193 00144 4) because the product label does not declare the presence of milk.
Milk is a major food allergen, and failure to disclose its presence on the label creates a serious health risk to consumers with milk allergies or sensitivities.
The recalled product was distributed to consumers across most US states, as well as Canada and Italy. Affected lot numbers and best-by dates include: 224-1010 (8/11/2022), 237-1010 (8/24/2022), 294-1010, 294-1020, 294-1030 (10/20/2022), 142-1110, 142-1120, 142-1130, 142-1140 (5/22/2023), 250-1110, 250-1120, 250-1130 (9/7/2023), 317-1110, 317-1120, 317-1130, 317-1140 (11/13/2023).
Consumers who have purchased this product and have a milk allergy or sensitivity should stop consumption and return the product to the point of purchase for a refund.
The recalled product
- Product
- Food Sweet Pumpkin Pesto Net Wt. 6 oz (169g) jar, UPC 6 19193 00144 4 Manufactured by Bella Cucina Artful Food Atlanta, GA 30310
- Manufacturer
- Bella Brands, LLC DBA Bella Cucina Artful Food
- Category
- Food — Condiment / Spread
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 # 224-1010
- BEST BY DATE 8/11/2022
- LOT # 237-1010
- BEST BY DATE 8/24/2022
- LOT # 294-1010
- BEST BY DATE 10/20/2022
- LOT # 294-1020
- LOT # 294-1030
- LOT # 142-1110
- BEST BY DATE 5/22/2023
- LOT # 142-1120
- LOT # 142-1130
- LOT # 142-1140
- LOT # 250-1110
- BEST BY DATE 9/7/2023
- LOT # 250-1120
- LOT # 250-1130
- LOT # 317-1110
- BEST BY DATE 11/13/2023
- LOT # 317-1120
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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