The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-1909-2014·Announced 2014-05-07

Pastene Italian Orecchiette Recalled for Undeclared Wheat Allergen

The Pastene Companies Ltd. is recalling 16 oz bags of Italian Orecchiette pasta because the product 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 severity score of 3 (High) according to the rubric.

Plain-English summary

The Pastene Companies Ltd. is recalling 6,000 cases of Pastene Italian Orecchiette, 16 oz cellophane bags. The product is imported from Italy and distributed nationwide. The recall is being conducted because the semolina pasta fails to declare the allergen "wheat" on the label.

The affected product is identified by Item Number 7097 and UPC 066086070979. The recall covers all lots in commerce. This is a Class II recall, which indicates that there is a reasonable probability that the use of, or exposure to, the violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.

Consumers with celiac disease or a wheat allergy should not consume this product. Individuals who have purchased this product should check their pantry for the specific item number and UPC listed above. If found, consumers should dispose of the product or return it to the place of purchase.

The recalled product

Product
Pastene ITALIAN ORECCHIETTE ,16 oz cellophane bag. Imported from Italy. Imported by the Pastene Company, Canton, MA Item Number:7097 UPC: 066086070979
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 →