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).
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 (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
- Manufacturer
- Brett Anthony Foods
- Category
- Food — Pesto / Condiments
- 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
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