Melissa's Pasta Para Duris Recalled for Undeclared Wheat Allergen
Melissa's Pasta Para Duris is being recalled for containing wheat that is not declared on the label. Anyone with a wheat allergy should discard the product or return it to their retailer.
The agency’s classification
FDA (Food): Class II
Class II is a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.
This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).
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 is an FDA Class II recall for undeclared wheat allergen, a common food allergen. Although no illnesses or injuries have been reported in the source material, the labeling failure creates a significant risk to consumers with wheat allergies.
Plain-English summary
Melissa's Pasta Para Duris (12 oz packages, UPC 045255 152739) is being recalled by World Variety Produce Inc dba Melissa's. The product contains wheat that is not declared on the label. Wheat is a major food allergen, and people with wheat allergies could have an allergic reaction if they consume this product.
The recalled product was distributed to retail locations in Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, and Wisconsin. All lot codes of the affected package are included in this recall.
Consumers who have purchased this product should discard it or return it to the store where it was purchased. Anyone who consumed this product and experiences symptoms of an allergic reaction should seek medical attention.
The recalled product
- Product
- Pasta Para Duris 12 oz. (340g) Brand Name: Melissa's UPC: 045255 152739 Distributed by: World Variety Produce, Inc. PO Box 514599 LA, CA 90051 Clear plastic bag with front label Package size: 6 count
- Manufacturer
- World Variety Produce Inc dba Melissa's
- Category
- Food — Pasta
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 (1)
- All lot codes are affected.
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