Contes Pasta Company, Inc.

Recall #F-0394-2016 · Initiated 2015-11-04

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What happened

Metro Brand Irresistibles Gluten Free Cheese Ravioli with Marinara Sauce microwave meals are being recalled because they may be contaminated with Salmonella bacteria. The contamination was discovered during testing by a third-party laboratory.

Who is at risk

Anyone who consumed or might consume this product could potentially get sick, though young children, elderly people, and those with weakened immune systems are at higher risk for serious illness.

What to do

Do not eat this product if you have it. Check your freezer for the Metro Brand package with the use-by date of 020317 and UPC 059749935609, and throw it away. If you ate this product and develop symptoms like diarrhea, fever, or abdominal cramps, contact your doctor.

Product

Metro Brand Irresistibles Gluten Free Cheese Ravioli with Marinara Sauce Microwave Meal 340 g Use By 020317; Imported for Metro Brands, Montreal Quebec, H1C 1V6, Toronto (Ontario) M9B 1B9 UPC 059749935609

Reason for recall

This recall has been initiated due to possible contamination with Salmonella which was found in a raw product by a third party laboratory.

Quantity affected

340 cases

Distribution

United States: CT, FL, IL, IN, MI, NH, NJ, NY PA, VT and WI. Product also distributed to Canada.

Lot / code info

6 - 340 g (12 ounce) meals per case; Use By 021117

Voluntary / mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated

Initial notification

Letter