The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IOur severity:SevereFDA (Food)·F-0909-2018·Announced 2018-03-14

La Pasta Recalls Heinen's Potato Gnocchi for Undeclared Milk Allergen

La Pasta, Inc. is recalling Heinen's Potato Gnocchi 9 oz. due to an undeclared milk allergen. The product was distributed in Illinois and Ohio.

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: "LA PASTA, INC has initiated a recall of Heinen's Potato Gnocchi 9 oz. , because of a undeclared milk allergen ."

Plain-English summary

La Pasta, Inc. has initiated a recall of Heinen's Potato Gnocchi, 9 oz. (225 g) in clear film plastic trays. The recall is being conducted because the product contains an undeclared milk allergen.

The affected product was distributed to the states of Illinois and Ohio. The recall involves 208 cases of the product. Specific lot numbers are listed in the official recall notice.

Consumers who have purchased this product should check their pantries for the specific lot numbers and stop consuming the product if it matches the recalled items. Individuals with a milk allergy should be particularly cautious and avoid the product.

The recalled product

Product
HEINEN'S Potato Gnocchi * Preservative Free * 9 oz. (225 g) in clear film plastic trays
Manufacturer
La Pasta, Inc.
Affected units
208

Distribution

Distributed in 2 states:

Same manufacturer · La Pasta, Inc.

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