Whole Foods Market recalls Sun-dried tomato pesto, sold by weight in plastic deli containers PLU code beginning with 256009
Whole Foods Market recalls sun-dried tomato pesto (PLU 256009) due to failure to label major allergens: milk, walnuts, and pine nuts. Consumers should check labels and avoid if allergic.
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Product labels failed to declare the major food allergens milk, walnuts, and pine nuts
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What happened, in plain English
Whole Foods Market is recalling sun-dried tomato pesto sold in plastic deli containers with PLU code starting 256009 because it doesn't list major allergens like milk, walnuts, and pine nuts. This poses a risk for people with allergies to these ingredients, as the product could cause allergic reactions if consumed without proper labeling. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/17380-whole-foods-market-sun-dried-tomato-pesto-recall-allergen-labeling.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/17380-whole-foods-market-sun-dried-tomato-pesto-recall-allergen-labeling · Updated October 5, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #F-1490-2019
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“Whole Foods Market Sun-dried Tomato Pesto Recall: Allergen Labeling Missing.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/17380-whole-foods-market-sun-dried-tomato-pesto-recall-allergen-labeling. Based on FDA recall #F-1490-2019 (https://api.fda.gov/food/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22F-1490-2019%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The product fails to declare major food allergens on its label, meaning consumers with allergies to milk, walnuts, or pine nuts might unknowingly eat the product and experience an allergic reaction. This is a labeling issue rather than a physical hazard in the product itself.
Who’s affected
People who have purchased this pesto, especially those with allergies to milk, walnuts, or pine nuts, are at risk of allergic reactions if they consume it without knowing the allergens are present.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for sun-dried tomato pesto sold by weight in plastic deli containers with a PLU code starting with 256009. The product was sold between June 7 and June 27, with a best-by date within that period.
- Brand
Whole Foods Market- Category
Food
All 2 products in this recall
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- Classification
Class I- Status
Terminated- Distribution
Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Rhode Island.
| Recall number | Product, codes & lots |
|---|---|
| F-1489-2019 | Basil Pesto, sold by weight in plastic deli containers PLU code beginning with 255926; Best by June 7 - June 27 |
| F-1490-2019 | Sun-dried tomato pesto, sold by weight in plastic deli containers PLU code beginning with 256009; Best by June 7 - June 27 |
What to do — step by step
Check Product Label
Look for the PLU code starting with 256009 on the product label to identify the recalled item.
Questions people ask
Is this product safe to eat?
No, the product does not list major allergens like milk, walnuts, or pine nuts, so people with allergies to these ingredients could react if they consume it.
What should I do if I have this product?
Check the product label for the PLU code starting with 256009. If you have it, avoid consuming it due to the risk of allergic reactions.
How can I avoid this product?
Look for sun-dried tomato pesto sold by weight in plastic deli containers with a PLU code beginning with 256009. Avoid products with this code if you have allergies to milk, walnuts, or pine nuts.
Contact Whole Foods Market
We’ve drafted a message you can send Whole Foods Market to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall F-1490-2019 — Whole Foods Market Whole Foods Market Hello, I own a Whole Foods Market that is covered by recall F-1490-2019 from Whole Foods Market. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: FDA Recall #F-1490-2019 (June 5, 2019) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for F-1490-2019 to see it in context.
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