The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-3466-2017·Announced 2017-09-06

Carla's Pasta Basil Pesto Sauce Recalled for Listeria Contamination

Carla's Pasta, Inc. is recalling Basil Pesto Sauce due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The product was distributed in Wisconsin.

What this means for you

Highest-severity recall. Risk of serious injury or death is documented or strongly suspected. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The agency classification is FDA Class I, which indicates a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to the violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death. Additionally, Listeria monocytogenes is a high-risk pathogen.

Plain-English summary

Carla's Pasta, Inc. is recalling Basil Pesto Sauce, Bulk, manufactured on 06/20/17. The product is identified by the lot number 06/20/17 and has a net weight of 13.40 lbs (6.08 kg). The recall involves 30 cases, totaling 402 lbs.

The recall is being conducted because the product may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. This is a serious foodborne pathogen that can cause severe illness, particularly in pregnant women, newborns, the elderly, and individuals with weakened immune systems.

The affected product was distributed in Wisconsin (WI). Consumers who have purchased this specific lot of Basil Pesto Sauce should check their freezers and discard the product or return it to the place of purchase. Do not consume the product.

The recalled product

Product
CARLA'S PASTA, INC. BASIL PESTO SAUCE: BULK, Mfd. Date 06/20/17, KEEP FROZEN NET WT. 13.40 LBS (6.08 kg) 00021605014209
Manufacturer
Carla's Pasta, Inc.
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)

  • Lot/Unit Number: 06/20/17

Distribution

Distributed in 1 state:

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