Brett Anthony Foods Recall: Ingredient declaration does not match principal display panel. Product is classic pesto with basil, parmigiano, and pine nuts. Ingredients listed for vegan pesto without parmigiano (milk). Principal display panel correctly identifies product as classic pesto and lists basil, parmigiano, and pine nuts.

🇺🇸 United States

1. September 13, 2018 - Recall initiated
2. October 3, 2018 - Reported by source
3. December 18, 2018 - Recall terminated

Official source record

Agency

FDA

Dataset

FDA Food Enforcement (Recalls)

Recall number

F-1986-2018

Event ID

81027

Status

Terminated

Classification

Class II

Company

Brett Anthony Foods

Product description

Gotham Greens Classic Pesto 6.5 oz. plastic cup, 12 cups per case. Refrigerated. UPC 85392700334

Quantity

88 cases

Reason

Ingredient declaration does not match principal display panel. Product is classic pesto with basil, parmigiano, and pine nuts. Ingredients listed for vegan pesto without parmigiano (milk). Principal display panel correctly identifies product as classic pesto and lists basil, parmigiano, and pine nuts.

Recall initiation date

September 13, 2018

Report date

October 3, 2018

Classification date

Not published in this source record

Termination date

December 18, 2018

Distribution pattern

The product was sold by Whole Foods Market, is the states of Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska and Wisconsin.

UPC, lot, and code information

UPC 85392700334; Lot code 180226

Voluntary or mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated

Initial notification method

E-Mail

Source last updated

Not tracked separately from the Public Health Trace retrieval date below

Public Health Trace retrieval date

July 18, 2026 ET

Responsible company: Brett Anthony Foods

Where this information comes from

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No separate FDA public notice was found for this enforcement record. The information below comes from FDA's Recall Enterprise System through openFDA.

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Technical source data

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Retrieved by Public Health Trace: July 18, 2026 ET

Frequently asked questions

What does a Class II mean?

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