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RECALL RECORD — CLASS IRecall closedF-0679-2019/FDA enforcement
Nor Cal Food Solutions LLC·Food·Nov 13, 2018

Purveyors Kitchen Pumpkin Pesto Tapenade

What you need to know

Class I

  • What happened

    Pumpkin Pesto does not declare walnuts as ingredient or allergen.

  • Health risk

    The product has a reasonable probability of causing serious adverse health consequences or death. 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 closed · classified by the FDACA, VAMore food

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Product identification

Source: FDA FOOD

Brand nameNor Cal Food Solutions LLC
Recalling firmNor Cal Food Solutions LLCAuburn, CA, United States
UPC / barcodes
0 37677 01624 9
Lot / date codes
  • PKPP17179A PKPP17179B PKPP17179C PKPP17230B Expiration dates: June 2019 and August 2019
Distribution area
CAVA

CA and VA

United States

Quantity affected567 cases
Recall initiationFDA report date: December 5, 2018
FDA recall numberF-0679-2019

Beyond the headline

The recall, in context

Nor Cal Food Solutions LLC initiated this food recall on November 13, 2018. The FDA enforcement report states: Pumpkin Pesto does not declare walnuts as ingredient or allergen. The FDA report lists distribution as: CA and VA.

The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: Pumpkin Pesto does not declare walnuts as ingredient or allergen.

Purveyors Kitchen Pumpkin Pesto Tapenade was made or distributed by Nor Cal Food Solutions LLC in Auburn, CA, United States. This page reflects FDA report F-0679-2019, dated December 5, 2018.

Why this is a Class I recall

Class I means the product has a reasonable probability of causing serious adverse health consequences or death. In this recall, a safety issue that does not fit the standard pathogen, allergen, chemical or quality categories.

FDA definition

The product has a reasonable probability of causing serious adverse health consequences or death.

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 allergen

Symptoms to watch for

Hives, swelling, wheezing, coughing, vomiting, abdominal pain or a drop in blood pressure. Anaphylaxis is a medical emergency.

When symptoms may appear

Allergic reactions often begin within minutes to a few hours of eating the allergen.

Higher-risk groups

Anyone with a diagnosed food allergy, especially children, and people with a history of anaphylaxis or asthma.

What to do now

  1. 1Do not eat or serve the affected product if you or anyone in the household has a diagnosed allergy.
  2. 2If symptoms such as swelling, wheezing or breathing difficulty occur, use the person's prescribed emergency plan and call emergency services.
  3. 3Keep the packaging, contact the retailer or manufacturer for a refund, and read the official recall notice for the exact allergen.

For a severe allergic reaction, do not wait for a callback or refund process before seeking emergency care.

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 Purveyors Kitchen Pumpkin Pesto Tapenade recall?

Nor Cal Food Solutions LLC recalled Purveyors Kitchen Pumpkin Pesto Tapenade in an FDA Class I enforcement action reported as F-0679-2019. Pumpkin Pesto does not declare walnuts as ingredient or allergen.

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 or serve the affected product if you or anyone in the household has a diagnosed allergy. If symptoms such as swelling, wheezing or breathing difficulty occur, use the person's prescribed emergency plan and call emergency services. Keep the packaging, contact the retailer or manufacturer for a refund, and read the official recall notice for the exact allergen.

Is the Nor Cal Food Solutions LLC recall still active?

The FDA lists this recall as recall closed. 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-0679-2019. 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.