Food Recall
Green Pesto Recalled Due to Botulinum Toxin Contamination
SEP 02, 2026
RASFF
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Botulinum toxin
Severity
2 people (ages 34 and 35) reported botulism symptoms after consuming green pesto to date. 1 batch is affected (shells/bivalve molluscs). Products were sold in 2 EU-countries.
Who's At Risk?
People who consume improperly canned, preserved, or fermented foods, infants (infant botulism), people who inject drugs, and individuals with wound infections are at greatest risk of botulism.
Symptoms
Blurred or double vision, drooping eyelids, slurred speech, difficulty swallowing, dry mouth, and muscle weakness that can progress to paralysis. Severe cases may cause respiratory failure and death if untreated.