The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-2524-2017·Announced 2017-07-19

Frozen Vegan Spaghetti and Lentils Recalled for Chemical Contamination

Correctional Industries Food Factory is recalling frozen vegan spaghetti and lentils because they were made with water contaminated with PFOA and PFOS chemicals.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class III, which indicates the product is unlikely to cause adverse health consequences. The hazard involves chemical contamination exceeding advisory levels, but no illnesses or injuries are reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Correctional Industries Food Factory is recalling Item 14606 - VEGAN SPAGHETTI, AND COOKED LENTILS>24EA/CS, Frozen. The product was recalled because it was made with water contaminated with the chemicals perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (PFOS). The observed levels of these chemicals exceed the EPA's 2016 combined Lifetime Health Advisory levels for drinking water.

The recall involves 3,106 lbs. of the product. The items were distributed in Arizona, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, and Washington. The manufacturing dates range from April 1, 2017, to May 15, 2017. The source text does not specify lot codes or expiration dates.

Consumers who have this product should stop using it and follow instructions from the recalling firm or the FDA regarding disposal or return.

The recalled product

Product
Item 14606 - VEGAN SPAGHETTI, AND COOKED LENTILS>24EA/CS, Frozen, Net. Wt. 33.76 lbs. per case
Manufacturer
Correctional Industries Food Factory
Category
Food — Frozen Foods
Hazard

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 (4)

  • no codes
  • no expiration dates. Mfg dates: April 1
  • 2017 to May 15
  • 2017.

Distribution

Distributed in 5 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 60 recalled by Correctional Industries Food Factory 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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