The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-1904-2014·Announced 2014-05-07

Pastene Italian Trivella Recalled for Undeclared Wheat Allergen

The Pastene Companies Ltd. is recalling Pastene Italian Trivella #69 pasta because the packaging fails to declare wheat, a major 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

The Pastene Companies Ltd. is recalling 6,000 cases of Pastene Italian Trivella #69, 16 oz cellophane bags. The product is imported from Italy and distributed nationwide. The recall is due to a labeling error where the packaging fails to declare the allergen "wheat."

This recall affects consumers who are allergic to wheat or celiac disease. The product is identified by Item Number 7087 and UPC 066086070870. All lots in commerce are included in this recall.

Consumers should stop using the product and return it to the place of purchase for a refund. Individuals with wheat allergies should avoid consuming this product.

The recalled product

Product
Pastene ITALIAN TRIVELLA #69 , 16 oz cellophane bag. Imported from Italy. Imported by the Pastene Company, Canton, MA Item Number:7087 UPC: 066086070870
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.

See all 24 products in this recall →