Pesto Genovese (World Finer Foods) – Mislabeled Ingredients (2012)
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
Da Vinci Pesto Genovese with basil and pine nuts Net Wt. 10 oz. (283 g) Distributed by World Finer Foods, Inc. Bloomfield, NJ 07003 Product is packaged in a glass jar with lid. www.worldfiner.com Product of Italy UPC: 0 70670-00822 4
Brand
World Finer Foods, Inc.
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in FDA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
E18911 Best by: 07-08-2013 E19311 Best by: 07-12-2013 E31311 Best by: 11-09-2013 E31411 Best by: 11-10-2013 E03212 Best by: 02-01-2014 E03812 Best by: 02-07-2014
World Finer Foods, Inc. is recalling Da Vinci Pesto Genovese with basil and pine nuts Net Wt. 10 oz. (283 g) Distributed by World Finer F due to Da Vinci Pesto Genovese with Basil and Pine Nuts 10 oz. is mislabeled as the front of the label indicates pine nuts which was inadvertently omitted fr. 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
Da Vinci Pesto Genovese with Basil and Pine Nuts 10 oz. is mislabeled as the front of the label indicates pine nuts which was inadvertently omitted from the ingredient statement.
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
For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) directly.
View official FDA recall noticePage updated: Jan 9, 2026