Allergy alert 20 December 2019

Sacla’ recalls various pesto products because of undeclared peanuts

Yes – this has been recalled
Affected
Aldi Cucina Basil Pesto; Aldi Cucina Sun-dried Tomato Pesto; Sacla’ ‘Nduja Pesto; Sacla’ Reduced Fat Basil Pesto; Sacla’ Reduced Fat Tomato Pesto; Sacla’ Sun-dried Tomato Pesto
The problem
Peanuts
Allergen
Peanuts – not shown correctly on the label. Only a risk if you're allergic or intolerant to it.
What to do
If you have bought any of the above products and have an allergy to peanuts, do not eat them. Instead return them to the store from where they were bought for a full refund.
Source: Food Standards Agency Official notice ↗

Products affected

Aldi Cucina Basil Pesto

  • Pack size: 190g
  • Best before All date codes

Aldi Cucina Sun-dried Tomato Pesto

  • Pack size: 190g
  • Best before All date codes

Sacla’ ‘Nduja Pesto

  • Pack size: 90g
  • Best before All date codes

Sacla’ Reduced Fat Basil Pesto

  • Pack size: 190g
  • Best before All date codes

Sacla’ Reduced Fat Tomato Pesto

  • Pack size: 190g
  • Best before All date codes

Sacla’ Sun-dried Tomato Pesto

  • Pack size: 190g
  • Best before All date codes

Sacla’ Sun-dried Tomato Pesto

  • Pack size: 2x45g
  • Best before All date codes

Sacla’ Truffle Pesto

  • Pack size: 90g
  • Best before All date codes

Sacla’ Vegan Basil Pesto

  • Pack size: 190g
  • Best before All date codes

Sacla’ Vegan Basil Pesto

  • Pack size: 950g
  • Best before All date codes

Waitrose Basil Pesto

  • Pack size: 190g
  • Best before All date codes

Waitrose Cavolo Nero Pesto

  • Pack size: 190g
  • Best before All date codes

Sacla’ Black Olive Pesto

  • Pack size: 190g
  • Best before All date codes

Waitrose Chilli Pesto

  • Pack size: 190g
  • Best before All date codes

Waitrose Essential Basil Pesto

  • Pack size: 190g
  • Best before All date codes

Waitrose Essential Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto

  • Pack size: 190g
  • Best before All date codes

Waitrose Rocket Pesto

  • Pack size: 190g
  • Best before All date codes

Waitrose Tomato Pesto

  • Pack size: 190g
  • Best before All date codes

Sacla’ Chargrilled Aubergine Pesto

  • Pack size: 190g
  • Best before All date codes

Sacla’ Classic Basil Pesto

  • Pack size: 90g
  • Best before All date codes

Sacla’ Classic Basil Pesto

  • Pack size: 190g
  • Best before All date codes

Sacla’ Classic Basil Pesto

  • Pack size: 290g
  • Best before All date codes

Sacla’ Classic Basil Pesto

  • Pack size: 2x45g
  • Best before All date codes

Sacla’ Classic Basil Pesto

  • Pack size: 950g
  • Best before All date codes

Sacla’ Gift Pack Pesto Trio

  • Pack size: 3x90g
  • Best before All date codes

Risk

Peanuts
These products may contain peanuts making them a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to peanuts.

Action taken by the company

Sacla’ is recalling the above products from customers and has contacted the relevant allergy support organisations, which will tell their members about the recall. Sacla, Aldi and Waitrose have issued point-of-sale notices to their customers. These notices explain to customers why the products are being recalled and tell them what to do if they have bought the product. Please see the attached notices.

What you should do

If you have bought any of the above products and have an allergy to peanuts, do not eat them. Instead return them to the store from where they were bought for a full refund.

More information

Sacla’ is recalling various pesto products listed below because they may contain peanuts which are not mentioned on the label. This means the products are a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to peanuts.

Can I get a refund?

In most cases, yes – recalled items can usually be returned for a full refund, repair or replacement, often without a receipt. Follow the instructions in the notice above, or contact the shop you bought it from. More on your rights after a recall.

Updated 20 December 2019. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.

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