RECALL RECORD — CLASS IIRecall completedF-0102-2023/FDA enforcement

Bella Cucina Artful Food Sweet Pepper Pesto NET WT

What you need to know

Class II
  • What happened

    Label does not indicate milk on the label.

  • Health risk

    The product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote. A safety issue that does not fit the standard pathogen, allergen, chemical or quality categories.

  • Action required

    Check the identifying codes below and stop using the product. Return it to the retailer for a refund or dispose of it safely, following the recall notice.

Recall completed · classified by the FDAAK, AL, AR, AZ +41 moreMore food

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Product identification

Source: FDA FOOD

Brand nameBella Brands, LLC Dba Bella Cucina Artful Food
Recalling firmBella Brands, LLC Dba Bella Cucina Artful FoodAtlanta, GA, United States
UPC / barcodes
6 19193 00233 5
Lot / date codes
  • LOT # 219-1110, BEST BY DATE 8/7/2023 & LOT # 026-1210, BEST BY DATE 1/26/2024.
Distribution area
AKALARAZCACOCTDEFLGAIAIDILINKYLAMAMDMEMIMNMOMSMTNCNHNJNMNVNYOHOKORPARISCSDTNTXUTVAWAWIWVWY

Product was shipped to the following states: AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, WV, & WY. Product was also shipped to Canada and Italy.

United States, Canada

Quantity affectedNot provided by the FDA.
Recall initiationFDA report date: November 9, 2022
FDA recall numberF-0102-2023

Beyond the headline

The recall, in context

Bella Brands, LLC Dba Bella Cucina Artful Food initiated this food recall on July 18, 2022. The FDA enforcement report states: Label does not indicate milk on the label. The FDA report lists distribution as: Product was shipped to the following states: AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, WV, & WY. Product was also shipped to Canada and Italy.

The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: Label does not indicate milk on the label.

Bella Cucina Artful Food Sweet Pepper Pesto NET WT was made or distributed by Bella Brands, LLC Dba Bella Cucina Artful Food in Atlanta, GA, United States. This page reflects FDA report F-0102-2023, dated November 9, 2022.

Why this is a Class II recall

Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote. In this recall, a safety issue that does not fit the standard pathogen, allergen, chemical or quality categories.

FDA definition

The product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote.

What to do now

  1. 1

    Stop using it

    Do not eat, drink or take the affected product.

  2. 2

    Check the codes

    Compare the UPC and lot code against the table above.

  3. 3

    Return or discard

    Contact the retailer or recalling firm about a refund, and dispose of the product safely.

Consumer safety guide

Undeclared milk

Symptoms to watch for

Hives, swelling, wheezing, vomiting or anaphylaxis can occur in people with a milk allergy.

When symptoms may appear

Reactions can begin within minutes to a few hours after eating the product.

Higher-risk groups

People with a diagnosed cow's milk allergy, especially children and anyone with a history of anaphylaxis.

What to do now

  1. 1Do not eat the product if you have a milk allergy.
  2. 2Seek emergency care for breathing difficulty, throat swelling or other signs of anaphylaxis.
  3. 3Keep the packaging and contact the retailer or manufacturer about a refund.

This is general consumer safety information, not medical advice or a diagnosis. Follow the official recall notice and contact a healthcare professional if you have concerns about exposure or symptoms.

Frequently asked

Questions about this recall

What is the Bella Cucina Artful Food Sweet Pepper Pesto NET WT recall?

Bella Brands, LLC Dba Bella Cucina Artful Food recalled Bella Cucina Artful Food Sweet Pepper Pesto NET WT in an FDA Class II enforcement action reported as F-0102-2023. Label does not indicate milk on the label.

What should I do if I bought this product?

Check the identifying codes below and stop using the product. Return it to the retailer for a refund or dispose of it safely, following the recall notice. Do not eat the product if you have a milk allergy. Seek emergency care for breathing difficulty, throat swelling or other signs of anaphylaxis. Keep the packaging and contact the retailer or manufacturer about a refund.

Is the Bella Brands, LLC Dba Bella Cucina Artful Food recall still active?

The FDA lists this recall as recall completed. It remains relevant if you still have the affected product or need to identify a historical recall.

Where can I verify this recall?

This page is normalized from the openFDA enforcement record F-0102-2023. You can verify it directly using the official source link on this page. VerifyRecall updates its index from public FDA enforcement data and does not replace advice from the FDA, the recalling firm or a healthcare professional.

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Record last synced from official openFDA enforcement data on November 14, 2026. Source record: official FDA notice.