The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-0283-2025·Announced 2024-12-18

Hungryroot Ricotta Stuffed Shells Recalled for Potential Listeria Contamination

Hungryroot Ricotta Stuffed Shells are being recalled due to potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. Affected products have been distributed in multiple states.

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: This recall involves Listeria monocytogenes, a high-risk pathogen. The FDA classified this as Class II. No illnesses or injuries have been reported in the source text, and the contamination is potential rather than confirmed. According to the rubric, high-risk pathogens without reported illness are scored as 3 (High).

Plain-English summary

Hungryroot Ricotta Stuffed Shells, sold in 6-packs of 14 oz. each in plastic trays, are being recalled. The recalled product was manufactured by Joseph Epstein Food Enterprises, Inc. dba MamaMancini's.

Products have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, a pathogenic bacterium that can cause serious foodborne illness, particularly in vulnerable populations including pregnant women, young children, elderly individuals, and those with compromised immune systems.

The recalled products were distributed to California, New Jersey, Delaware, Minnesota, Arizona, and Indiana. Approximately 1,170 cases were affected. Specific lot numbers include 4309, 4310, 4311, 4313, 4316, and 4318, all produced in November 2024 with expiration dates in November 2025.

Consumers who have purchased this product should not consume it. If you have this product, discard it or return it to the place of purchase. Contact a healthcare provider if you have consumed the product and are experiencing symptoms of Listeria infection, including fever, muscle aches, nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea.

The recalled product

Product
Hungryroot Ricotta Stuffed Shells, 6 packs of 14 oz. each, plastic trays
Manufacturer
Joseph Epstein Food Enterprises, Inc. dba MamaMancini's
Category
Food — Frozen Prepared Foods
Hazard
  • listeria
  • bacterial-contamination

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 (10)

  • Lot 4309 November 4th
  • 2024
  • exp 11/04/25 Lot
  • 4310 November 5th
  • exp 11/05/25 Lot 4311 November 6th
  • exp 11/06/25 Lot 4313 November 8th
  • exp 11/08/25 Lot 4316
  • November 11th
  • exp 11/11/25 Lot 4318 November 13th
  • exp 11/13/25

Distribution

Distributed in 6 states:

  • AZ
  • CA
  • DE
  • IN
  • MN
  • NJ

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