CLASS II Food recall · Reported 23 Dec 2015 · FDA Enforcement Report
Conte's Gluten Free Wheat Free Cheese Ravioli recalled
Contes Pasta Company is recalling Conte's Gluten Free Wheat Free Cheese Ravioli, distributed in 11 states. The recall was initiated on 4 Nov 2015 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.
Check your package
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-0395-2016
- FDA event ID
- 72572
- Recalling firm
- Contes Pasta Company, Vineland, NJ
- Brand
- Conte's
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 4 Nov 2015
- FDA classified
- 15 Dec 2015
- Reported
- 23 Dec 2015
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Letter
- Reason category
- Salmonella
- Product category
- Cheese
Timeline
| 4 Nov 2015 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 15 Dec 2015 | Classified by FDA | +41 days |
| 23 Dec 2015 | Published in enforcement report | +8 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
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.
Salmonella causes fever, diarrhea and abdominal cramps, usually 12 to 72 hours after eating contaminated food. Most people recover without treatment, but severe cases can need hospital care.
Product as listed by the FDA
Conte's Gluten Free Wheat Free Cheese Ravioli Net Wt. 12 Ounces Conte's Pasta Co. Inc. 310 Wheat Road, Vineland, NJ 08360 800.211.6607 www.contespasta.com UPC 734158940092
Where it was distributed
United States: CT, FL, IL, IN, MI, NH, NJ, NY PA, VT and WI. Product also distributed to Canada.
ConnecticutFloridaIllinoisIndianaMichiganNew HampshireNew JerseyNew YorkPennsylvaniaVermontWisconsin
Questions about this recall
Is Conte's Gluten Free Wheat Free Cheese Ravioli recalled?
Yes. Contes Pasta Company recalled Conte's Gluten Free Wheat Free Cheese Ravioli on 4 Nov 2015. The recall is Class II and its status is Terminated. Recall number F-0395-2016.
Why was it recalled?
This recall has been initiated due to possible contamination with Salmonella which was found in a raw product by a third party laboratory.
Which lots are affected?
6 - 12 ounce bags per case; Use By 020317
Where was it sold?
United States: CT, FL, IL, IN, MI, NH, NJ, NY PA, VT and WI. Product also distributed to 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 21 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.
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