The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-0308-2023·Announced 2023-01-25

Frozen Manicotti Pasta Recalled for Listeria Contamination Risk

Caesar's Pasta, LLC is recalling frozen manicotti pasta due to possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. Consumers should not consume the affected 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: This recall involves Listeria monocytogenes, a high-risk pathogen explicitly listed in the FDA rubric for High-severity recalls. No reported illnesses or injuries are mentioned in the source material.

Plain-English summary

Caesar's Pasta, LLC is recalling Orefresco Pasta Manicotti and Caesar's Pasta Manicotti frozen products due to possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. Approximately 5,610 pounds of the affected product were distributed.

The recalled products were distributed to distribution centers in Pennsylvania and Puerto Rico. The affected products have a Best By date of September 28, 2024.

Consumers should not consume the affected frozen manicotti pasta. Those who may have consumed the product should contact their healthcare provider if they experience any symptoms. The affected product should be discarded or returned to the point of purchase.

The recalled product

Product
Orefresco Pasta Manicotti Net Wt. 10lbs. 3 oz. Keep Frozen 70019O UPC 048200237727 Caesar's Pasta Manicotti Net Wt. 10.3 lbs Keep Frozen 70019 UPC: 078411 100770
Manufacturer
Caesar's Pasta, LLC
Hazard
  • listeria-monocytogenes

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 (2)

  • Best By date of September 28
  • 2024

Distribution

Distributed in 2 states:

  • PA
  • PR