CLASS II Food recall · Reported 3 Oct 2018 · FDA Enforcement Report

Gotham Greens Classic Pesto recalled by Brett Anthony Foods

Brett Anthony Foods is recalling Gotham Greens Classic Pesto, distributed in 8 states. The recall was initiated on 13 Sep 2018 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.

Check your package

Lot, batch or date codesLot code 180226

Quantity recalled88 cases

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-1986-2018
FDA event ID: 81027
Recalling firm: Brett Anthony Foods, Elk Grove Village, IL
Brand: Gotham Greens
Classification: Class II
Status: Terminated
Recall initiated: 13 Sep 2018
FDA classified: 25 Sep 2018
Reported: 3 Oct 2018
Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by: E-Mail
Reason category: Foreign Material
Product category: Sauces & Condiments

Timeline

13 Sep 2018	Recall initiated by company
25 Sep 2018	Classified by FDA	+12 days
3 Oct 2018	Published in enforcement report	+8 days

Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.

Reason for recall

Ingredient declaration does not match principal display panel. Product is classic pesto with basil, parmigiano, and pine nuts. Ingredients listed for vegan pesto without parmigiano (milk). Principal display panel correctly identifies product as classic pesto and lists basil, parmigiano, and pine nuts.

Foreign material recalls cover pieces of metal, plastic, glass, wood or other objects that got into the product during processing and could cause injury if eaten.

Product as listed by the FDA

Gotham Greens Classic Pesto 6.5 oz. plastic cup, 12 cups per case. Refrigerated. UPC 85392700334

Where it was distributed

The product was sold by Whole Foods Market, is the states of Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska and Wisconsin.

Iowa Illinois Indiana Michigan Minnesota Missouri Nebraska Wisconsin

Stores named: Whole Foods

Questions about this recall

Why was it recalled?

Which lots are affected?

Lot code 180226

Where was it sold?

The product was sold by Whole Foods Market, is the states of Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska and Wisconsin.

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 II mean?

Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, or the probability of serious harm is remote.

Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 26 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.

More recalls from Brett Anthony Foods

All 6

Reported	Class	Recall	Company	Reason	Where
7 Jun 2024Food	HEALTH ALERT	Frozen Ready-To-Eat Bao Curry Chicken Products recalled	Brett Anthony Foods	Undeclared Soy
27 Apr 2016Food	CLASS I	Wild Mushroom Soup recalled by Brett Anthony FoodsWild	Brett Anthony Foods	Foreign Material	IL
16 Mar 2016Food	CLASS I	Tofu Curry Cous Salad recalled by Brett Anthony Foods	Brett Anthony Foods	Undeclared Peanuts	IL
9 Dec 2015Food	CLASS II	The product is in the form of a salad kit recalled	Brett Anthony Foods	Foreign Material	IN
5 Aug 2015Food	CLASS I	Vegetable Chili, labeled with a green and white label recalled	Brett Anthony Foods	Undeclared Milk	IL

Other Sauces & Condiments recalls

All 928

Reported	Class	Recall	Company	Reason	Where
22 Sep 2026Food	ANNOUNCED	Wholesome Pantry Organic Unsweetened Apple Sauce recalledWholesome Pantry	Wakefern Food	Foreign Material
9 Sep 2026Food	CLASS II	Bread Pudding with Vanilla Sauce recalled by Ukrop's Homestyle Foods	Ukrop's Homestyle Foods	Foreign Material	KY, NC, VA
2 Sep 2026Food	CLASS II	with black screw lid with multi label which reads recalled	Africando Foods	Undeclared Wheat & Gluten	IA, IL, KY
2 Sep 2026Food	CLASS I	Jalapeno Ranch recalled by Jaime's Foods ATX	Jaime's Foods ATX	Undeclared Egg	TX
19 Aug 2026Food	CLASS II	Vodka Tomato Sauce recalled by SheandroVodka	Sheandro	Undeclared Milk	FL