Undeclared Cashew Allergen Prompts Cucina d’Oro Pesto Recall 2026

Vera Trima Import Export Inc. is recalling two lots of Cucina d’Oro brand Pesto from the Canadian marketplace after it was determined the products contain cashew that was not declared on the label. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency published the notification on September 4, 2026, warning retailers and consumers with tree nut allergies to avoid the affected jars.

The recall covers Cucina d’Oro Pesto sold in 212 ml containers and was assigned recall identification number RA-82603. It is classified as a Class 3 recall, the CFIA’s designation for situations where consuming the product is not likely to cause serious adverse health consequences, though the agency still advises against use given the undeclared allergen.

Recalled Products at a Glance

Two specific lots of the 212 ml Cucina d’Oro Pesto are named in the recall notice:

• UPC 8 51119 10030 9 – marked with code ‘B.LM 356’, packaged 12/22/2023, with an expiry date of 01/03/2027.
• UPC 8 51119 00129 3 – marked with ‘Lot K085’, packaged 03/26/2026, with an expiry date of 03/26/2029.

Consumers are urged to check both the UPC and the printed codes on any jar of Cucina d’Oro Pesto in their pantry, since the packaging and branding otherwise look identical to unaffected stock.

What Went Wrong?

According to the CFIA notice, the issue is a food allergen concern: cashew was present in the pesto but was not properly declared on the product label. For anyone with a tree nut allergy or sensitivity, eating a product with an undeclared allergen can trigger a reaction ranging from mild symptoms to a severe, potentially life-threatening response. The recall falls under the agency’s ‘Condiments’ category and is listed as an allergen – tree nut issue.

The recalling firm is named as Vera Trima Import Export Inc., and the recall itself is dated September 2, 2026, with the public notification following two days later.

Where Were These Products Sold?

Health Canada and the CFIA note that the affected Cucina d’Oro Pesto was distributed to the retail trade in three provinces: Alberta, Ontario, and Quebec. The audience for this notice is retail, meaning grocery and specialty food stores in those regions may have carried the product before the recall was issued.

Consumers outside those three provinces are less likely to have purchased the affected lots, but anyone unsure of where their pesto was bought should still check the codes listed above.

What Should You Do?

The CFIA’s instruction is straightforward: do not use, sell, serve, or distribute the affected Cucina d’Oro Pesto. Retailers that still have the recalled lots on shelves should pull them immediately, and households that purchased either lot should not consume the product.

Consumers who bought the recalled pesto can check their jar against the UPC and code information above. If it matches, the safest step is to discard the product or return it to the place of purchase. Anyone with questions about the recall, or who wants to report a health concern related to the product, can contact the CFIA directly.

From the Agency

The notice was published by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency under Health Canada’s recall and safety alert system. For public enquiries, the CFIA can be reached at 1-613-773-2342 or by email at information@inspection.gc.ca. Media enquiries can be directed to 613-773-6600 or cfia.media.acia@inspection.gc.ca.

The agency says it is monitoring the recall’s effectiveness and may update the notice if additional information becomes available. Consumers are also encouraged to sign up for CFIA recall email alerts to stay informed of future notices involving food products sold in Canada.