The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IOur severity:SevereFDA (Food)·F-0319-2013·Announced 2012-10-31

Buitoni Spinach Ravioli Recalled for Undeclared Shrimp and Lobster Allergens

Nestle Prepared Foods is recalling Buitoni Spinach & Portobello Mushroom Ravioli because it may contain undeclared shrimp and lobster.

The agency’s classification

FDA (Food): Class I

Class I is a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

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 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The agency classified this recall as Class I — a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death. On that classification alone this is scored Severe; a score of Critical is reserved for recalls where a death or serious injury was reported. The agency gives the reason as: "BUITONI Spinach & Portobello Mushroom All Natural Ravioli may instead contain BUITONI Ravioli Shrimp and Lobster (undeclared allergens -shrimp and lobster)"

Plain-English summary

Nestle Prepared Foods Company is recalling Buitoni brand Spinach & Portobello Mushroom All Natural Ravioli, packaged in 18 oz. bags. The recall involves 323 cases, totaling 1,292 bags, which were distributed nationwide. The affected product is identified by the UPC code 24842-99186 and a production code of 225451757 with a "best before" date of OCT 2013.

The recall was initiated because the product may contain Buitoni Ravioli Shrimp and Lobster, which includes undeclared allergens: shrimp and lobster. This mislabeling poses a risk to consumers with allergies to these shellfish.

Consumers who purchased this product should check their freezers for the specific UPC and production code listed above. If the product is found, consumers should discard it or return it to the place of purchase.

The recalled product

Product
BUITONI brand Spinach & Portobello Mushroom All Natural Ravioli, packaged in an 18 oz. bag, frozen UPC code 24842-99186
Manufacturer
Nestle Prepared Foods Company
Category
Food — Frozen Prepared Foods
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 (1)

  • Bag marked with a production code of 225451757 "best before" date of OCT 2013

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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