Whole Foods recalls pesto products due to allergen concerns

June 6, 2019 2:41 pm

By News Staff

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PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) – Whole Foods Market locations across the Northeast have issued a voluntary recall of several pesto products due to possible undeclared milk and tree nut contents.

Whole Foods Market has recalled their specialty made-in-house basil pesto and specialty made-in-house sundried tomato pesto due to the products potentially containing undeclared milk, walnuts and pine nuts.

People with allergies or sensitivities to these ingredients risk serious or life-threatening allergic reactions if they consume the recalled products.

The pesto products were available in individual clear plastic containers and on antipasti bars, sold between May 17 and June 4 at stores in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Rhode Island.

The affected products feature PLU codes beginning with either 255926 or 256009 and sell-by dates ranging between June 7 and June 26.

Customers who purchased affected products can receive a full refund with a valid receipt. Anyone with additional questions can call 1-844-936-8255.