Contes Pasta Company, Inc.

Recall #F-0397-2016 · Initiated 2015-11-04

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What happened

Conte's Pasta Company is recalling their Gluten Free Wheat Free Cheese Ravioli With Marinara Sauce because it may be contaminated with Salmonella, a bacteria that can cause foodborne illness. The contamination was discovered during testing by a third-party laboratory.

Who is at risk

Anyone who consumed this product could be at risk, though children, elderly people, and those with weakened immune systems are more likely to develop serious illness.

What to do

Check your freezer for this product (12 oz packages with UPC 734153944458 distributed in CT, FL, IL, IN, MI, NH, NJ, NY, PA, VT, and WI). If you have it, do not eat it—throw it away or return it to your store. Call Conte's Pasta at 800.211.6607 with questions.

Product

Conte's Gluten Free Wheat Free Cheese Ravioli With Marinara Sauce (French Labeling - Raviolis Au Fromage avec sauce Marinara) Net Wt. 340 g (12 Ounces) Conte's Pasta Co. Inc. 310 Wheat Road, Vineland, NJ 08360 800.211.6607 www.contespasta.com UPC 734153944458

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

54 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 - 12 ounce bags per case; Use By 02112017

Voluntary / mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated

Initial notification

Letter