04/28/2008
Bella Cucina is recalling 6-ounce glass jars of porcini and parmesan pesto, because of the potential for bacterial contamination. Thepesto's pH is higher than it should be and as a result the jarscould harbor Clostridium botulinum_. This bacterium can produce thetoxin that causes botulism, a potentially fatal form of foodpoisoning. No illnesses have been reported. The pesto was soldthrough mail ordersand in stores around the country in jars markedwith lot numbers 0081028 and 0081018. Source: Associated Press (AP) [edited]