Tesco recalls various pesto products because of undeclared peanuts
- Affected
- Tesco Green Pesto; Tesco Green Pesto; Tesco Reduced Fat Green Pesto; Tesco Reduced Fat Red Pesto; Tesco Spinach & Ricotta 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.
Products affected
Tesco Green Pesto
- Pack size: 190g
- Batch code All before 01/11/2022
Tesco Green Pesto
- Pack size: 280g
- Batch code All before 01/11/2022
Tesco Reduced Fat Green Pesto
- Pack size: 190g
- Batch code All before 01/11/2022
Tesco Reduced Fat Red Pesto
- Pack size: 190g
- Batch code All before 01/11/2022
Tesco Spinach & Ricotta Pesto
- Pack size: 190g
- Batch code All before 01/11/2022
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
Tesco is recalling the above products from customers and has contacted the relevant allergy support organisations, which will tell their members about the recall. Tesco has issued point-of-sale notice to their customers. This notice explains to customers why the products are being recalled and tell them what to do if they have bought the products. Please see the attached notice.
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
Tesco 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 10 January 2020. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.