CLASS II Food recall · Reported 29 Aug 2018 · FDA Enforcement Report

Bow Tie Pasta Caesar Molly's Kitchen recalled by Reser's Fine Foods

Reser's Fine Foods is recalling Bow Tie Pasta Caesar Molly's Kitchen, distributed in 13 states. The recall was initiated on 17 Aug 2018 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.

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Lot, batch or date codesExpiration date 9/7/2018, Lot # 180907010 Expiration date 9/9/2018, Lot # 180909010

Quantity recalled121 cases total

Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.

Recall details

Recall number: F-1850-2018
FDA event ID: 80858
Recalling firm: Reser's Fine Foods, Beaverton, OR
Brand: Bow Tie
Classification: Class II
Status: Terminated
Recall initiated: 17 Aug 2018
FDA classified: 23 Aug 2018
Reported: 29 Aug 2018
Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by: Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
Reason category: Cyclospora
Product category: Salad Kits

Timeline

17 Aug 2018	Recall initiated by company
23 Aug 2018	Classified by FDA	+6 days
29 Aug 2018	Published in enforcement report	+6 days

Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.

Reason for recall

Bow Tie Pasta Caesar Molly's Kitchen is recalled due to a potential contamination with Cyclospora. The pasta salad contains spinach that was recalled due to a potential contamination with Cyclospora.

Product as listed by the FDA

Bow Tie Pasta Caesar Molly's Kitchen, item # 58108.76434, Inner Containter Item # 58108.30168, 2/4.5 # packages per case. UPC 0 58108 30168 9. Product is pasta salads with vinaigrette dressings and vegetables including spinach. All products are in white plastic tubs with labeled lids packed 2/4.5 # to a corrugated case. Product is not labeled for retail sale. Refrigerated and ready to eat product.

Where it was distributed

Distributed in AZ, CA, GA, ID, KS, MI, MT, NV, OK, OR, TX, UT, and WA. International country including CANADA

Arizona California Georgia Idaho Kansas Michigan Montana Nevada Oklahoma Oregon Texas Utah Washington

Questions about this recall

Why was it recalled?

Bow Tie Pasta Caesar Molly's Kitchen is recalled due to a potential contamination with Cyclospora. The pasta salad contains spinach that was recalled due to a potential contamination with Cyclospora.

Which lots are affected?

Expiration date 9/7/2018, Lot # 180907010 Expiration date 9/9/2018, Lot # 180909010

Where was it sold?

Distributed in AZ, CA, GA, ID, KS, MI, MT, NV, OK, OR, TX, UT, and WA. International country including CANADA

What should I do if I have it?

Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.

What does Class II mean?

Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, or the probability of serious harm is remote.

Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 26 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.

Other products in this recall event

3 other products · FDA event 80858

This product is part of a recall event; the main page for the event is Three Cheese Pasta Spinache Stonemill Kitchens recalled.

Reported	Class	Recall	Company	Reason	Where
29 Aug 2018	CLASS II	Three Cheese Pasta Spinache Stonemill Kitchens recalledThree	Reser's Fine Foods	Cyclospora	13 states
29 Aug 2018	CLASS II	Bow Tie Florentine Reser's Fine Foods recalledBow Tie	Reser's Fine Foods	Cyclospora	13 states
29 Aug 2018	CLASS II	Pasta Spinach with Cavatappi, Reser's Fine Food recalled	Reser's Fine Foods	Cyclospora	13 states

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