The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-1986-2018·Announced 2018-10-03

Gotham Greens Classic Pesto Recalled for Incorrect Ingredient Labeling

Brett Anthony Foods is recalling Gotham Greens Classic Pesto because the ingredient list incorrectly omits milk (parmigiano).

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 allergen mislabeling (milk) on a common allergen, which corresponds to a severity score of 3 (High) according to the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Brett Anthony Foods is recalling 88 cases of Gotham Greens Classic Pesto, 6.5 oz. plastic cups, due to a labeling error. The product is a classic pesto containing basil, parmigiano, and pine nuts. However, the ingredient declaration on the packaging lists ingredients for a vegan pesto, omitting parmigiano (milk), which is a major allergen. The principal display panel correctly identifies the product as classic pesto and lists the correct ingredients.

The affected product is identified by Lot code 180226 and UPC 85392700334. The product was sold by Whole Foods Market in the states of Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, and Wisconsin.

Consumers with this product should check the lot code and ingredient list. If the product matches the description, they should stop consuming it and contact the retailer or manufacturer for a refund or replacement. Individuals with a milk allergy should be particularly cautious and verify the ingredient list before consumption.

The recalled product

Product
Gotham Greens Classic Pesto 6.5 oz. plastic cup, 12 cups per case. Refrigerated. UPC 85392700334
Affected units
88

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 180226

Distribution

Distributed in 8 states: