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Pesto, like other jarred foods, could be the source of food poisoning. In 2013, more than 50 individuals in Italy fell ill after consuming pesto that had been contaminated with Clostridium botulinum. Symptoms associated with a Clostridium botulinum infection include diarrhea, blurred vision, and difficulty swallowing.
Last updated: November 30, 2023Product: Pesto

Pizzeria il Furetto, Santana, Portugal
3 days ago
Suspected food poisoning. Symptoms: Vomiting, Stomach Pain, Cramps
Suspected source: Mushrooms maybe, just ate a pizza in Santana
Onset: 4 to 12 hours
Duration: Less than 4 hours
Sick: Me
Additional information: Just ate a sandwich first at 16:00, then a pizza at 21:00...
woke up the... See More night 3 times because my stomach was hurting and i felt sick, now at 04:20am i vomited the whole pizza!
. It was my pizza, the pizza on the picture with prosciutto, mushrooms, pesto, and other stuff ...
my girlfriend was with me eating also a pizza, she is still sleeping... i hope she will not feel sick too when she wakes up..
There I ate the sandwich/burger... but i just vomited the pizza like i said befor from pizzeria il furretto! Vomited the whole ingredients... Mushrooms were still fully intact.. Now there is comming diarrhea too... can't go back to sleep. | Symptoms: Vomiting, Stomach Pain, Cramps, Diarrhea See Less
I had a salad from there yesterday I woke up at 4 am vomiting, diarrhea, severe stomach cramps and all that was coming out both ends was lettuce and the pesto chicken I got from there | Symptoms: Nausea, Diarrhea, Vomiting, Cramps See Less
Pesto, Salamanca, Spain
4 days ago
Suspected food poisoning. Symptoms: Nausea, Chills
Suspected source: Pesto
Onset: Less than 4 hours
Duration: Less than 4 hours
Sick: Me | Symptoms: Nausea, Chills See Less
Portland, OR, USA
1 week ago
Suspected food poisoning. Symptoms: Diarrhea, Nausea, Stomach Pain, Cramps, Chills, Headache
Suspected source: Gnocchi, nut-free pesto
Onset: Less than 4 hours
Duration: 12 to 24 hours
Sick: Me
Additional information: Gnocchi and pesto were homemade. It was gnocchi and pesto made from scratch by my fiance.. See Less
Nov 16 20023 til now pasta from noodles and company I ate the Chicken Pesto Pasta wednesday night, Thursday I get to work and start feeling terrible. Vomiting at work. Had to take the day off and friday work day as well. Felt nauseous all weekend and had diarrhea. Feeling a little better today. | Symptoms: Diarrhea, Vomiting, Nausea See Less
South Island brand Pesto product is being recalled from the marketplace because it may permit the growth of Clostridium botulinum. This product is distributed in British Columbia. There have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of this product.
Food contaminated with Clostridium botulinum toxin may... See More not look or smell spoiled but can still make you sick. Symptoms in adults can include facial paralysis or loss of facial expression, unreactive or fixed pupils, difficulty swallowing, drooping eyelids, blurred or double vision, difficulty speaking, including slurred speech, and a change in sound of voice, including hoarseness. Symptoms of foodborne botulism in children can include difficulty swallowing, slurred speech, generalized weakness and paralysis. In all cases, botulism does not cause a fever. In severe cases of illness, people may die.
-Affected products:
Brand: South Island, Product: Pesto, Size: 250 mL, UPC: None, Codes: product was distributed on October 6, 17, and 26, 2023 at private functions and food fair shows in Victoria and Esquimalt, BC.
If you think you became sick from consuming a recalled product, contact your healthcare provider; Check to see if you have recalled products; and do not consume, serve, use, sell, or distribute recalled products.
Recalled products should be returned to the location where they were purchased.
If you are experiencing symptoms after eating this product it is important to report it. It can help to detect & resolve outbreaks early and prevent others from being harmed, and it enables better surveillance. If symptoms persist seek medical attention.
Company name: Victoria Community Food Hub Society
Brand name: South Island
Product recalled: Pesto
Reason of the recall: Issue Food - Microbial Contamination - Clostridium botulinum
CFIA Recall date: 2023-11-17
Source: recalls-rappels.canada.ca See Less
MOD Pizza, Taylor Street, Houston, TX, USA
2 weeks ago
My order: 11/17/2023 Mod pizza MOD. (17-inch pizza), Gluten-Friendly, Red Sauce, Pepperoni, Mild Sausage, Ground Beef, Add More, Pesto, Dairy-Free Cheese, Arugula, Basil - Fresh Chopped, Black Olives, Oregano, Rosemary - Fresh Chopped, Salt & Pepper, Spinach, Tomatoes - Diced, Red Sauce Dollops Symptoms starting after 6... See More hours: diarrhea, vomiting, 100.06 fever, body aches, lethargy
Suspected food poisoning. Symptoms: Diarrhea, Nausea, Vomiting, Fever, Chills, Headache
Onset: 4 to 12 hours
Duration: 12 to 24 hours | Symptoms: Diarrhea, Nausea, Fever, Vomiting, Headache, Chills, Body Ache See Less
He's giving the crap out of it... | Symptoms: Diarrhea See Less
sweetgreen, Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, VA, USA
2 weeks ago
Friend and I ate a harvest bowl and chicken pesto oarm salad at sweet green in ballston. Within 3 hours both of us had cramps and diahrea | Symptoms: Diarrhea, Cramps See Less
Presumed food poisoning. Symptoms: Nausea, Stomach Pain
Alleged source: Pesto sauce, avocado, smoked salmon
Start: Less than 4 hours
Duration: other: Other
Sick: 2 people
Additional Information: We ordered 2 smoked salmon sandwiches with pesto and avocado sauce.
A friend and I both have a feeling of... See More car sickness and a stomach ache. | Symptoms: Nausea, Stomach Pain See Less