The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IOur severity:SevereFDA (Food)·F-0844-2020·Announced 2020-03-25

Pero Family Farms Zucchini Spiral Pesto Recalled for Undeclared Allergens

Pero Family Farms is recalling Zucchini Spiral Pesto kits due to undeclared egg and milk allergens caused by incorrect labeling.

The agency’s classification

FDA (Food): Class I

Class I is a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

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 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The agency classified this recall as Class I — a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death. On that classification alone this is scored Severe; a score of Critical is reserved for recalls where a death or serious injury was reported. The agency gives the reason as: "Undeclared allergens of egg and milk due to incorrect label"

Plain-English summary

Pero Family Farms Company is recalling 446 cases of Fresh n' Savory Simple Side Kit Zucchini Spiral Pesto, 11 oz. The product has an expiration date of 2020-03-20 and a run/lot code of 1196272F. The recall is limited to US distribution.

The recall was initiated because the product contains undeclared allergens of egg and milk. This issue resulted from an incorrect label on the packaging.

Consumers who purchased this product should check their pantries for the specific lot and expiration date listed above. If found, consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions provided by the recalling firm or the FDA.

The recalled product

Product
Pero Family Farms Fresh n' Savory Simple Side Kit Zucchini Spiral Pesto; 11 oz. EXP 2020-03-20. Cooks in 5 Minutes

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)

  • run /lot 1196272F EXP 2020-03-20

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.

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