Pasta Evangelists recalls Fresh Basil Pesto because of undeclared pistachio (nuts)
Published by Food Standards Agency (FSA): · Ref. FSA-AA-04-2021
Reason for the recall
Pistachio (nuts) This product contains pistachio (nuts) making it a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to pistachio (nuts).
- Pistachio (nuts)
- This product contains pistachio (nuts) making it a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to pistachio (nuts).
ReasonPistachio (nuts) This product contains pistachio (nuts) making it a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to…
BrandPasta Evangelists
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Product
Fresh Basil Pesto — Pasta Evangelists
- Brand
- Pasta Evangelists
- Category
- Allergy alert
- Country of origin
- England
- Pasta Evangelists is recalling Fresh Basil Pesto because it contains pistachio (nuts) which is not mentioned on the label. Some jars contain pistachio pesto not basil pesto. This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to pistachio (nuts). The product is only sold at Marks & Spencer.
- Fresh Basil Pesto (140 g) — Use by: 03 February 2021
What to do
- Pasta Evangelists is recalling the above product from customers and has contacted the relevant allergy support organisations, which will tell their members about the recall. The company has also issued a point-of-sale notice to its customers. These notices explain to customers why the product is being recalled and tell them what to do if they have bought the product. Please see the attached notice.
- If you have bought the above product and have an allergy to pistachio (nuts), do not eat it. Instead return it to the store from where it was bought for a full refund.
Source: Food Standards Agency — food alerts — Food Standards Agency (FSA)
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