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.
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: 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
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
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.
See all 14 products in this recall →Related recalls
Same manufacturer · Bella Brands, LLC DBA Bella Cucina Artful Food
See all →- HighPreserved Lemon Cream Recalled for Undisclosed Milk Allergen
FDA (Food) · 2022-11-09
- HighPesto Recall: Undisclosed Milk Allergen Not Listed on Label
FDA (Food) · 2022-11-09
- HighBella Cucina Porcini & Parmesan Pesto Recalled for Missing Milk Allergen Labeling
FDA (Food) · 2022-11-09
- HighBella Cucina Death By Chocolate Cookies Recalled for Undeclared Milk and Wheat
FDA (Food) · 2022-11-09
- HighBella Cucina Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto Recalled for Undeclared Milk Allergen
FDA (Food) · 2022-11-09
Same hazard · allergen milk
See all →- HighFrozen Cheese Pie Recalled for Undeclared Milk Allergen
FDA (Food) · 2026-10-14
- SevereBetter Bakehouse Recalls Donutful Chocolate Dipped Vanilla Cake Donuts for Undeclared Milk
FDA (Food) · 2026-10-14
- HighFannie May S'mores Collection Recalled for Undeclared Milk and Pecans
FDA (Food) · 2026-09-16
- HighPrince Bakery Recalls Pan De Manteca for Undeclared Milk Allergen
FDA (Food) · 2026-09-09
- CriticalFrankie's Organic Plant-Based Puffs Recalled for Undeclared Milk
FDA (Food) · 2026-09-09
Similar recalls
- HighJoy's Gourmet Pesto Recalled for Undeclared Milk Allergen
FDA (Food) · 2017-09-27
- HighTrue Nature Arugula Hazelnut Pesto Recalled for Undeclared Milk
FDA (Food) · 2016-04-27
- SevereWhole Foods Recalls Basil Pesto for Undeclared Allergens
FDA (Food) · 2019-06-26
- CriticalAmy's Pizza Pesto Recalled for Undeclared Peanut Allergen
FDA (Food) · 2012-09-05
- HighTrader Joe's Genova Pesto Recalled for Undisclosed Milk and Walnut Allergens
FDA (Food) · 2023-05-24
- HighBazzini Recalls Barricini Milk Chocolate Peanut Butter Pretzels Due to Undeclared Wheat
FDA (Food) · 2014-07-16