The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-0248-2020·Announced 2019-11-27

Del Monte Spicy Pomodoro Linguine Recalled for Listeria Risk

Mann Packing Company is recalling Del Monte Better Break Spicy Pomodoro Linguine due to a Listeria monocytogenes alert. Consumers should check best-by dates and stop eating the product.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves Listeria monocytogenes, a high-risk pathogen. The source text does not report any illnesses or injuries, which aligns with the rubric criterion for a score of 3.

Plain-English summary

Mann Packing Company, Inc. is recalling Del Monte brand Better Break Spicy Pomodoro; Linguine with Tomato Chipotle Sauce. The recall involves 7 oz. containers with UPC 717524671004. The product was distributed in the US, Canada, and Japan. Affected units have a Best If Enjoyed By date between October 11, 2019, and November 16, 2019.

The recall was initiated after CFIA notified the FDA of a positive result for Listeria monocytogenes. While the source text references a 'Sweet Kale Salad Blend' in the context of the notification, the structured product information identifies the specific recalled item as the Del Monte linguine product. Listeria monocytogenes is a high-risk pathogen that can cause serious illness, particularly in vulnerable populations.

Consumers who have purchased this product should check the best-by date and UPC code. If the product matches the description, they should stop consuming it and dispose of it or return it to the place of purchase. The total quantity recalled is 1,286,466 cases in the US and 141,030 cartons in Canada.

The recalled product

Product
Del Monte brand Better Break Spicy Pomodoro; Linguine with Tomato Chipotle Sauce. UPC 717524671004 7 oz. container 6 x 7 oz. per carton
Hazard

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (3)

  • Best If Enjoyed By date of October 11
  • 2019 to November 16
  • 2019

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 58 recalled by Mann Packing Company, Inc. under a single FDA (Food) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

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