ALDI has recalled two popular sauces over fears that an undeclared ingredient could cause a major allergic reaction in consumers.

The Remano Basil Pesto 190g and Remano Sun-dried Tomato Pesto 190g sauce jars have been pulled from store shelves after it was discovered that peanuts, which are not declared on the ingredient list, could lead to a reaction in those with an allergy.

The retailer's statement read: 'ALDI takes product quality and safety seriously and wishes to advise all customers of a recall of Remano Basil Pesto 190g and Remano Sundried Tomato Pesto 190g.'

'Customers should return the product to the place of purchase for a full cash refund. We apologise for any inconvenience.'

The products were available for purchase at ALDI stores across NSW, ACT, VIC, SA, WA, and QLD.

ALDI recalled two pesto sauces over allergy concerns. Credit: ALDI/Facebook.​

It is suggested that anyone with a peanut allergy or intolerance should refrain from consuming the product.

Customers who are looking to return the product may contact the ALDI Food Recall Hotline on 1800 709 993.

More information on the recall can also be viewed on the Food Standards website.

Stay safe out there, folks! Also, for those of you who are looking to make your own pesto sauce, we recommend checking out this video:

Credit: YouTube/Primal Kitchen​

Traditional Basil Pesto Recipe

INGREDIENTS:

2 cups of fresh basil
1/3 cup of pine nuts
1/2 cup of grated Romano cheese
3 cloves of garlic (minced)
½ cup of olive oil
Salt and pepper

METHOD:
1. Add two cups of fresh basil leaves to a food processor, along with 1/3 of a cup of pine nuts. Pulse until combined.
2. Add in 1/2 cup of freshly grated Romano cheese and three cloves of minced garlic. Pulse again until everything is combined.
3. Stream in 1/2 cup of olive oil until desired consistency is reached.
4. Season with salt and pepper to taste, and enjoy!

Sun-dried Tomato Pesto Recipe

INGREDIENTS:

1 cup of fresh basil
1 cup of fresh parsley
1/3 cup of pine nuts
1/2 cup of sun-dried tomatoes
1/2 cup of grated Romano cheese
3 cloves of garlic (minced)
1/2 cup of olive oil
Salt and pepper

METHOD:
1. Add one cup of fresh basil leaves to a food processor, along with 1 cup of fresh parsley and 1/3 of a cup of pine nuts. Pulse until combined.
2. Add in 1/2 cup of sun-dried tomatoes, 1/2 cup of freshly grated Romano cheese, and three cloves of minced garlic. Pulse again until everything is combined.
3. Stream in 1/2 cup of olive oil until desired consistency is reached.
4. Season with salt and pepper to taste, and enjoy!

Arugula Pesto Recipe

INGREDIENTS:

2 cups of fresh arugula
1/3 cup of walnuts
1/2 cup of grated Romano cheese
3 cloves of garlic (minced)
½ cup of olive oil
Salt and pepper

METHOD:
1. Add two cups of fresh arugula leaves to a food processor, along with 1/3 of a cup of walnuts. Pulse until combined.
2. Add in 1/2 cup of freshly grated Romano cheese and three cloves of minced garlic. Pulse again until everything is combined.
3. Stream in 1/2 cup of olive oil until desired consistency is reached.
4. Season with salt and pepper to taste, and enjoy!

Will you be giving these recipes a try? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below!

 

[Ricci]

Instead of recalling all these foodstuffs why don't they just post notices, discount the stuff and let the shoppers police themselves. I hate to see food waste, especially these days, make people responsible for their own actions and give them the choice.