Urgent Coles Woolworths supermarket food recall Sacala pesto

Urgent Food Recall: Popular Pesto varieties

Do not consume any of these products - by Michelle Connolly

Food Standards Australia have issued an urgent recall on popular pesto varieties sold across the nation at Coles, Woolworths, IGA and other independent retailers.

All states are affected.

Urgent Food Recall: Popular Pesto varieties

Conga Foods is conducting a recall of Sacla` Classic Basil Pesto 190g and Sacla` Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto 190g. The products have been available for sale at Coles, Woolworths, Independent grocery stores (including IGAs except in NT) nationally and online.

Date markings

Best Before dates from 31/07/2021 until 31/01/2022, with date marking located on the back label of the jar.

The recall is due to the presence of an undeclared allergen (peanut).

Food safety hazard

There is a risk that the products with these best before dates may contain traces of peanuts. Any consumers with a peanut-related allergy or intolerance may have a reaction if the product is consumed.

Country of origin

Italy

What to do

Anyone who suffers from a peanut-related allergy should not consume any of these products and should instead return them to the place of purchase for a full refund, or contact us directly via phone 03 94879500 or via email sacla@congafoods.com.au.
For any consumer who does not suffer from peanut-related allergy, all Sacla` products, including products with above best before dates, continue to be safe and suitable for consumption and do not need to be disposed of or returned.

For further information please contact:

Conga Foods
sacla@congafoods.com.au or call 03 94879500.

Michelle Connolly

Michelle Connolly has worked as a photo director, social media manager and photo editor at some of Australia's biggest media companies, including New Idea. She is now editor of I Bought It At and is a keen shopper and loving mum-of-two.

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