CLASS I Food recall · Reported 14 Jun 2017 · FDA Enforcement Report
California Sun Dry Sun Dried Tomato Pesto recalled
California Sun Dry Foods is recalling California Sun Dry Sun Dried Tomato Pesto, distributed in 23 states. The recall was initiated on 25 May 2017 and the FDA has classified it as Class I.
Check your package
Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.
Recall details
- Recall number
- F-2319-2017
- FDA event ID
- 77376
- Recalling firm
- California Sun Dry Foods, Danville, CA
- Brand
- California Sun
- Classification
- Class I
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 25 May 2017
- FDA classified
- 2 Jun 2017
- Reported
- 14 Jun 2017
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Press Release
- Reason category
- Undeclared Tree Nuts
- Product category
- Sauces & Condiments
Timeline
| 25 May 2017 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 2 Jun 2017 | Classified by FDA | +8 days |
| 14 Jun 2017 | Published in enforcement report | +12 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Firm employee noticed that incorrect back label was attached to Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto and therefore did not declare the allergens of almonds and milk..
Product as listed by the FDA
California Sun Dry Sun Dried Tomato Pesto; NET WT. 8.5 oz. (241g) glass jar; Ingredients (incorrect) Garlic, Canola oil, sundried tomatoes (preserved with sulfating agents) water, sola oil, spices, onion, salt, citric acid,, soy lecithin. Partially processed with Genetic Engineering. UPC 7 38203 10911 3 California Sun Dry Foods, Danville, California. Product of the USA.
Where it was distributed
US distribution only. KS, MD, PA, CA, WA, MO, NC, SC, ME, NY, CO, OH, KY, TN, VA, IN, GA, OR, AZ,UT, WI, TX, MA.
ArizonaCaliforniaColoradoGeorgiaIndianaKansasKentuckyMassachusettsMarylandMaineMissouriNorth CarolinaNew YorkOhioOregonPennsylvaniaSouth CarolinaTennesseeTexasUtah
Questions about this recall
Is California Sun Dry Sun Dried Tomato Pesto recalled?
Yes. California Sun Dry Foods recalled California Sun Dry Sun Dried Tomato Pesto on 25 May 2017. The recall is Class I and its status is Terminated. Recall number F-2319-2017.
Why was it recalled?
Firm employee noticed that incorrect back label was attached to Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto and therefore did not declare the allergens of almonds and milk..
Which lots are affected?
PTP0567A Use by 25 FEB2019.
Where was it sold?
US distribution only. KS, MD, PA, CA, WA, MO, NC, SC, ME, NY, CO, OH, KY, TN, VA, IN, GA, OR, AZ,UT, WI, TX, MA.
What should I do if I have it?
Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.
What does Class I mean?
Class I is the most serious FDA recall category: there is a reasonable probability that using the product will cause serious health consequences or death.
Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 21 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.
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