a piece of glass in pesto made in Italy
A batch of pesto alla Genovese made in Italy contains a piece of glass, posing a potential risk to consumers. The affected product was not distributed outside the notifying country, which is France.
Hazard · 491 alerts
Foreign bodies
Pieces of glass, metal, plastic, stone or wood that should not be in the product.
What it can cause
Foreign bodies can cause cuts to the mouth, broken teeth, choking or internal injuries.
What to do
Do not eat the product from the affected batch. Return it to the shop or discard it.
General information only — not medical advice. If you have worrying symptoms, contact a doctor or call 112.
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