The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-1908-2014·Announced 2014-05-07

Pastene Italian Bucatini Recalled for Undeclared Wheat Allergen

The Pastene Companies Ltd. is recalling Pastene Italian Bucatini because the semolina pasta fails 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 corresponds to a High severity score per the rubric.

Plain-English summary

The Pastene Companies Ltd. is recalling Pastene Italian Bucatini, 16 oz cellophane bags, imported from Italy. The recall is due to the product failing to declare the allergen "wheat" on the label.

The recall covers 6,000 cases in total for all varieties. The product was distributed nationwide. All lots in commerce are affected.

Consumers with this product should check their pantries and dispose of the product or return it to the place of purchase. Individuals with a wheat allergy should avoid consuming the product.

The recalled product

Product
Pastene ITALIAN BUCATINI,16 oz cellophane bag. Imported from Italy. Imported by the Pastene Company, Canton, MA Item Number:7095 UPC: 066086070955
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 →