Saclà recalls branded and own-label pesto over possible peanut contamination

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Source: Saclà

It is feared cashews used in the recipes may have become contaminated with traces of peanuts

Saclà has recalled a swathe of its branded and own-label pesto products amid fears they may contain peanuts.

The FSA has urged shoppers to return products, including Waitrose and Aldi own-label lines, as they may pose a serious health risk to peanut allergy sufferers. The brand and retailers have issued point-of-sale notices.

It is feared that cashew nuts used in the recipes, which were delivered by an external supplier, could have become contaminated with traces of peanuts.

“The health, safety and welfare of our customers is our number one priority,” said a Saclà spokesman.

“Cashew nuts are an integral part of our pesto recipe, and so we therefore contacted all retailers, to ask them to immediately withdraw our pesto products from the shelves.

“Anyone who suffers from a peanut allergy should not consume any of these products, and should instead return them to the store where they made the purchase, or contact Saclà directly.”

The brand had launched an “in-depth investigation” into the incident, he said, and was working “very closely” with the FSA. “We are extremely sorry that this has happened and we are doing everything we can to resolve the situation as quickly as possible.”

The full list of SKUs being recalled is as follows: