Trader Joe's Genova Pesto (Bakkavor) – mislabeled product (2023)
Class II: 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
Class II recall indicates potential for temporary health effects.
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Check Your Product
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
Top Label: TRADER JOE'S GENOVA PESTO NET WT. 7 OZ. (198g) Side Label: TRADER JOE'S HUMMUS DIP NET WT. 7 OZ (98g) CONTAINS: SESAME. DIST. & SOLD EXCLUSIVELY BY: TRADER JOE'S, MONROVIA, CA 91016 UPC 0015 7353
Brand
Bakkavor Foods USA Inc.
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
BEST BY 5/27/2023 Time stamp between 06:28 - 07:07 Top label: SKU 15739 Side label: SKU 15735
Products Sold
BEST BY 5/27/2023 Time stamp between 06:28 - 07:07 Top label: SKU 15739 Side label: SKU 15735
Bakkavor Foods USA Inc. is recalling Top Label: TRADER JOE'S GENOVA PESTO NET WT. 7 OZ. (198g) Side Label: TRADER JOE'S HUMMUS DIP NET WT due to The firm was notified that the product top label reads "Pesto" and the side label reads "Hummus". The Hummus ingredient panel does not include milk an. This is a Class I recall, indicating a high risk of serious health consequences. Based on FDA enforcement report.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
The firm was notified that the product top label reads "Pesto" and the side label reads "Hummus". The Hummus ingredient panel does not include milk and walnuts which are ingredients of the Pesto in the container.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
Consumers should stop using the product and contact the recalling firm or return it to the place of purchase.
Verify this information on the official source
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View official FDA recall noticeDistribution
As reported by FDA
AZ, CA, FL, WA
Page updated: Jan 6, 2026