Los Chileros Basil Pesto Recalled for Missing Milk Allergen Labeling
Los Chileros De Nuevo Mexico, LLC is recalling Basil Pesto because the ingredient list failed to disclose milk, a major allergen, despite containing Parmesan Cheese.
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: The recall involves allergen mislabeling on a common allergen (milk), which corresponds to a severity score of 3 (High) according to the rubric.
Plain-English summary
Los Chileros De Nuevo Mexico, LLC is voluntarily recalling 848 units of Los Chileros Basil Pesto, Net Wt. 6 oz. (170g), in plastic shell containers. The product was distributed to retail stores in New Mexico. The recall involves lots 012017, 021017, 022417, 032217, and 040517.
The recall was initiated because the ingredient list on the product label did not list "milk" after the ingredient Parmesan Cheese. This omission creates a risk for consumers with milk allergies or sensitivities who may consume the product unaware of the allergen content.
Consumers with this product should stop using it and return it to the place of purchase for a refund or contact the recalling firm for further instructions.
The recalled product
- Product
- Los Chileros, Basil Pesto, Net Wt. 6 oz. (170g). plastic shell container. Keep Refrigerated
- Manufacturer
- Los Chileros De Nuevo Mexico, LLC
- Category
- Food — Condiments / Sauces
- Affected units
- 848
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 (5)
- Lots 012017
- 021017
- 022417
- 032217
- 040517
Distribution
Distributed in 1 state:
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