Pastene Italian Ziti Rigati Recalled for Undeclared Wheat Allergen
The Pastene Companies Ltd. is recalling Pastene Italian Ziti Rigati #20 because the semolina pasta fails to declare the allergen wheat.
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 corresponds to a severity score of 3 (High) per the rubric.
Plain-English summary
The Pastene Companies Ltd. is recalling Pastene Italian Ziti Rigati #20, 16 oz cellophane bags, imported from Italy. The recall is being conducted because the semolina pasta fails to declare the allergen "wheat" on the label.
The recall covers 6,000 cases total for all varieties, with distribution reported as nationwide. The code information indicates all lots in commerce are affected. The product is identified by Item Number 7079 and UPC 066086070795.
Consumers with this product should check their pantries for the specific item and UPC listed. Individuals with a wheat allergy or celiac disease should avoid consuming the product.
The recalled product
- Product
- Pastene ITALIAN ZITI RIGATI #20, 16 oz cellophane bag. Imported from Italy. Imported by the Pastene Company, Canton, MA Item Number:7079 UPC:066086070795
- Manufacturer
- The Pastene Companies Ltd.
- Category
- Food — Pasta
- Affected units
- 6,000
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 Lots in Commerce
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
Part of a larger recall action
This product is one of 24 recalled by The Pastene Companies Ltd. under a single FDA (Food) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.
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