The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-0106-2023·Announced 2022-11-09

Bella Cucina Walnut Sage Pesto recalled for undeclared milk allergen

Bella Cucina Artful Food is recalling Walnut Sage Pesto because milk is present in the product but not declared on the label. Consumers allergic to milk 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: Allergen mislabeling on milk, a common allergen. FDA Class II recall with no reported illnesses or injuries, which meets the criterion for allergen mislabeling without reported illness.

Plain-English summary

Bella Brands, LLC, doing business as Bella Cucina Artful Food, is recalling Walnut Sage Pesto in 6 oz glass jars. The product contains milk, but the label does not indicate this allergen.

The affected product was distributed to all 50 U.S. states as well as Canada and Italy. Multiple lot codes with best-by dates from August 2022 through April 2024 are included in this recall.

Consumers who have milk allergies or sensitivity should not consume this product. Those who have purchased it should return it to the point of sale for a refund or replacement.

The recalled product

Product
Bella Cucina Artful Food Walnut Sage Pesto Net Wt. 6 oz (169g) glass jar, UPC 6 19193 00041 6 Manufactured by Bella Cucina Artful Food Atlanta, GA 30310
Manufacturer
Bella Brands, LLC DBA Bella Cucina Artful Food
Category
Food — Condiment
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 # 240-1010
  • BEST BY DATE 8/27/2022
  • LOT # 240-1020
  • LOT # 240-1030
  • LOT # 292-1010
  • BEST BY DATE 10/18/2022
  • LOT # 292-1020
  • LOT # 292-1030
  • LOT # 345-1010
  • BEST BY DATE 12/10/2022
  • LOT # 345-1020
  • LOT # 032-1120
  • BEST BY DATE 2/1/2023
  • LOT # 032-1110
  • LOT # 112-1110
  • BEST BY DATE 4/22/2023
  • LOT # 112-1120
  • LOT # 112-1130
  • LOT # 193-1110
  • BEST BY DATE 7/12/2023

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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