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RECALL RECORD — CLASS IRecall closedF-1489-2019/FDA enforcement
Whole Foods Market·Food·Jun 5, 2019

Basil Pesto, Sold by Weight in Plastic Deli Containers Plu Code Beginning with 255926

What you need to know

Class I

  • What happened

    Product labels failed to declare the major food allergens milk, walnuts, and pine nuts

  • 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.

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Product identification

Source: FDA FOOD

Brand nameWhole Foods Market
Recalling firmWhole Foods MarketAustin, TX, United States
UPC / barcodesNo UPC listed in the FDA enforcement record.
Lot / date codes
  • Best by June 7 - June 27
Distribution area

Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Rhode Island.

United States

Quantity affected76.74 Pounds Total
Recall initiationFDA report date: June 26, 2019
FDA recall numberF-1489-2019

Beyond the headline

The recall, in context

Whole Foods Market initiated this food recall on June 5, 2019. The FDA enforcement report states: Product labels failed to declare the major food allergens milk, walnuts, and pine nuts. The FDA report lists distribution as: Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Rhode Island.

The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: Product labels failed to declare the major food allergens milk, walnuts, and pine nuts

Basil Pesto, Sold by Weight in Plastic Deli Containers Plu Code Beginning with 255926 was made or distributed by Whole Foods Market in Austin, TX, United States. This page reflects FDA report F-1489-2019, dated June 26, 2019.

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 lot and date codes 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 Basil Pesto, Sold by Weight in Plastic Deli Containers Plu Code Beginning with 255926 recall?

Whole Foods Market recalled Basil Pesto, Sold by Weight in Plastic Deli Containers Plu Code Beginning with 255926 in an FDA Class I enforcement action reported as F-1489-2019. Product labels failed to declare the major food allergens milk, walnuts, and pine nuts

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 Whole Foods Market 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-1489-2019. 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.