The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IOur severity:SevereFDA (Food)·F-0934-2018·Announced 2018-03-21

Blue Moose Recalls Nut-Free Basil Pesto Due to Undeclared Tree Nuts

Blue Moose of Boulder, LLC is recalling 504 units of All-Natural Ciolo Nut-Free Basil Pesto because the product contains undeclared tree nuts.

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: "Firm is recalling Nut-Free Basil Pesto due to mislabeling, causing undeclared tree nuts."

Plain-English summary

Blue Moose of Boulder, LLC is recalling 504 units of All-Natural Ciolo Nut-Free Basil Pesto, 7 oz., plastic container, Item #: 30019.18. The recall is due to mislabeling that results in undeclared tree nuts in the product. The affected lot number is BV431291.

The product was distributed in Colorado, Utah, and Kansas. There are no foreign, VA, government, or military consignees listed for this recall.

Consumers with this product should stop using it and return it to the place of purchase or contact the recalling firm for instructions.

The recalled product

Product
All-Natural Ciolo Nut-Free Basil Pesto, 7 oz., plastic container, Item #: 30019.18
Affected units
504

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# BV431291

Distribution

Distributed in 3 states:

Same manufacturer · Blue Moose of Boulder, LLC

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