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RECALL RECORD — CLASS IIRecall closedF-0096-2013/FDA enforcement
World Finer Foods, INC.·Food·May 22, 2012

Da Vinci Pesto Genovese with Basil and Pine Nuts NET WT

What you need to know

Class II

  • What happened

    Da Vinci Pesto Genovese with Basil and Pine Nuts 10 oz. is mislabeled as the front of the label indicates pine nuts which was inadvertently omitted from the ingredient statement.

  • Health risk

    The product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote. An allergen that is present but missing or incorrect on the label can cause a serious reaction in allergic consumers.

  • Action required

    Do not eat the product if you or someone in your household has a diagnosed allergy. Check the codes below, return it to the retailer for a refund, or dispose of it safely. Seek urgent care for signs of a severe allergic reaction.

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Product identification

Source: FDA FOOD

Brand nameWorld Finer Foods, INC.
Recalling firmWorld Finer Foods, INC.Bloomfield, NJ, United States
UPC / barcodes
0 70670 00822 4
Lot / date codes
  • E18911 Best by: 07-08-2013 E19311 Best by: 07-12-2013 E31311 Best by: 11-09-2013 E31411 Best by: 11-10-2013 E03212 Best by: 02-01-2014 E03812 Best by: 02-07-2014
Distribution area
Nationwide

Nationwide

United States

Quantity affected1953 cases (24 jars per case)
Recall initiationFDA report date: October 17, 2012
FDA recall numberF-0096-2013

Beyond the headline

The recall, in context

World Finer Foods, INC. initiated this food recall on May 22, 2012. The FDA enforcement report states: Da Vinci Pesto Genovese with Basil and Pine Nuts 10 oz. is mislabeled as the front of the label indicates pine nuts which was inadvertently omitted from the ingredient statement. The FDA report lists distribution as: Nationwide.

The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: Da Vinci Pesto Genovese with Basil and Pine Nuts 10 oz. is mislabeled as the front of the label indicates pine nuts which was inadvertently omitted from the ingredient statement.

Da Vinci Pesto Genovese with Basil and Pine Nuts NET WT was made or distributed by World Finer Foods, INC. in Bloomfield, NJ, United States. This page reflects FDA report F-0096-2013, dated October 17, 2012.

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, an allergen that is present but missing or incorrect on the label can cause a serious reaction in allergic consumers.

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 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 Da Vinci Pesto Genovese with Basil and Pine Nuts NET WT recall?

World Finer Foods, INC. recalled Da Vinci Pesto Genovese with Basil and Pine Nuts NET WT in an FDA Class II enforcement action reported as F-0096-2013. Da Vinci Pesto Genovese with Basil and Pine Nuts 10 oz. is mislabeled as the front of the label indicates pine nuts which was inadvertently omitted from the ingredient statement.

What should I do if I bought this product?

Do not eat the product if you or someone in your household has a diagnosed allergy. Check the codes below, return it to the retailer for a refund, or dispose of it safely. Seek urgent care for signs of a severe allergic reaction. 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 World Finer Foods, INC. 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-0096-2013. 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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Official source

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