The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-1879-2018·Announced 2018-08-08

Griffith Labs Recalls Basil Pesto Due to Potential Salmonella

Griffith Labs U.S.A. is recalling 50-pound bags of Basil Pesto because a whey ingredient used in the product was recalled for potential Salmonella.

What this means for you

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 a high-risk pathogen (Salmonella) without reported illness, which meets the criteria for a High severity score (3) under the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Griffith Labs U.S.A. is recalling 10 bags (500 lbs) of Basil Pesto, 50-pound bag, Item 859081100. The recall is due to the potential presence of Salmonella resulting from the use of a recalled whey ingredient.

The affected product, identified by batch or lot number 670778, was distributed nationwide and in Canada. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has classified this recall as Class II.

Consumers with this product should check the packaging for the specific lot number and stop using it if it matches. The source text does not specify further consumer instructions or report any illnesses.

The recalled product

Product
Basil Pesto 50 pound bag, Item 859081100
Manufacturer
Griffith Labs U.S.A.
Category
Food — Sauces / Condiments
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 (1)

  • Batch or lot numbers: 670778

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 43 recalled by Griffith Labs U.S.A. 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.

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