The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-0771-2023·Announced 2023-05-10

Scarpetta Pink Pesto Pasta Sauce Recalled for Undeclared Pine Nuts

Scarpetta brand Pink Pesto Pasta Sauce contains undeclared pine nuts. Consumers with tree nut allergies are at risk of allergic reactions.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: FDA Class I classification requires minimum severity of 4. The product contains undeclared pine nuts, a tree nut allergen that can cause allergic reactions in susceptible individuals.

Plain-English summary

Scarpetta brand Pink Pesto Pasta Sauce, manufactured by BC Gourmet USA, Inc. of Lynn, Massachusetts, is being recalled due to the presence of undeclared pine nuts.

Pine nuts are tree nuts that can trigger allergic reactions in people with tree nut allergies. Reactions can range from mild symptoms to severe anaphylaxis.

The recalled product was distributed in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Massachusetts. The affected lots are: Lot Code NN149 with expiration date 5/2/2023, and Lot Code NN164 with expiration date 12/9/2023. Approximately 906 units are affected.

Consumers with tree nut allergies who have purchased this product should not consume it. Those who have already consumed the product and experience allergic symptoms should seek medical attention.

The recalled product

Product
Scarpetta brand Pink Pesto Pasta Sauce; INGREDIENTS: Tomatoes (tomatoes, tomato juice, citric acid), Cream, Onions, Olive Oil, Basil, Garlic, Salt, Black Pepper, Citric Acid.; CONTAINS: MILK.; BC Gourmet USA, Inc., Lynn, MA;
Manufacturer
BC Gourmet USA, Inc.
Category
Food — Pasta Sauce
Hazard
  • allergen-pine-nut

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 (1)

  • Lot Code NN149 Expiration date 5/2/2023 Lot Code NN164 Expiration date 12/9/2023

Distribution

Distributed in 3 states:

  • MA
  • NJ
  • PA

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