The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-1452-2017·Announced 2017-02-15

Taylor Farms Rotini Pasta Salad Recalled for Undeclared Wheat Allergen

Taylor Farms is recalling 10 oz. Rotini Pasta Salad containers because the label incorrectly identifies the product as mustard potato salad, failing to declare the wheat allergen.

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: The recall involves allergen mislabeling on a common allergen (wheat), which meets the criteria for a High severity score under the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Taylor Farms Pacific, Inc. is recalling 81 ten-ounce clamshell packages of Fresh Foods Market Delicatessen Rotini Pasta Salad. The recall was initiated after a retail store employee discovered that the ingredient label on the containers was for mustard potato salad rather than rotini pasta salad. As a result, the label fails to declare wheat, which is a major allergen present in the rotini pasta salad.

The affected product is distributed by The Kroger Co. in Cincinnati, Ohio, and was sold in Tennessee, Mississippi, Missouri, Arkansas, and Kentucky. The specific lot code is 62180-01, with a sell-by date of January 24, 2017, and batch number WO2017019.

Consumers who have purchased this product should check their pantry or refrigerator for the specific lot code and sell-by date. If the product matches the description, consumers should discard it or return it to the store of purchase. Individuals with a wheat allergy or celiac disease should be particularly cautious and avoid consuming the product if they are unsure of its labeling.

The recalled product

Product
Fresh Foods Market Delicatessen Rotini Pasta Salad; Net Wt. 10 oz . (283g) Clamshell package. UPC Code: WO2017019 Perishable; Keep Refrigerated; Distributed by The Kroger Col., Cincinnati, OH

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 (3)

  • 62180-01
  • TFTN 019 Sell by: 01/24/2017
  • Batch number: WO2017019

Distribution

Distributed in 5 states:

Same manufacturer · Taylor Farms Pacific, Inc.

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