The following notice has been issued by the Food Standards Agency:
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.
Product details
Fresh Basil Pesto
Pack size: 140 g
Use-by date: 3 February 2021
Allergens: nuts (pistachio)
Risk statement
This product contains pistachio (nuts) making it a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to pistachio (nuts).
Action taken by the company
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.
Customer notice: Pasta Evangelists basil pesto
Our advice to consumers
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.
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