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SevereUSDA FSIS·046-2018-EXP·Announced 2018-06-13

Venda Ravioli Recalls Frozen Meat and Poultry Pasta Products

Venda Ravioli, Inc. is recalling approximately 738 pounds of frozen meat and poultry pasta products produced without federal inspection. The products were shipped to retail locations in Rhode Island and Massachusetts.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The source text explicitly classifies the recall as 'Class I' and 'High - Class I'. According to the rubric, USDA Class I recalls are assigned a severity score of 4 (Severe), regardless of the lack of reported illnesses.

Plain-English summary

Venda Ravioli, Inc., a Providence, R.I. establishment, is recalling approximately 738 pounds of frozen meat and poultry pasta products. This recall expansion includes an additional 66 pounds of products produced and packed from February 22, 2018, through June 7, 2018. The affected items include 16 oz. sealed trays of VENDA RAVIOLI, PASTA FRESCA, COSTANTINOS, Chicken Prosciutto Ravioli, Chicken Prosciutto Walnuts Ravioli, and Chicken Tortelloni, all with lot code 05318-15918.

The recall was initiated because the products were produced without the benefit of federal inspection while the establishment was under suspension. The issue was discovered on June 12, 2018, during recall effectiveness checks. The products were shipped to retail locations in Rhode Island and Massachusetts. Some products bear establishment number EST.9501 inside the USDA mark of inspection, while others do not have the USDA mark of inspection on the packaging.

There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products. Consumers who have purchased these items are urged not to consume them. The products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase. Consumers with questions can contact Michael Costantino, occupational manager for Venda Ravioli, Inc., at (401) 569-0909, or contact the USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 1-888-674-6854.

The recalled product

Product
Venda Ravioli, Inc. Recalls Meat and Poultry Pasta Products Produced without Benefit of Inspection
Category
Food — Frozen Meat and Poultry Pasta
Hazard

Distribution

Distributed in 3 states:

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