CLASS II Food recall · Reported 23 Dec 2015 · FDA Enforcement Report

Metro Irresistibles Gluten Free Cheese Ravioli recalled

Contes Pasta is recalling Metro Irresistibles Gluten Free Cheese Ravioli with Marinara Sauce Microwave Meal Use By, distributed in 11 states. The recall was initiated on 4 Nov 2015 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.

Check your package

Lot, batch or date codes6 - 340 g (12 ounce) meals per case; Use By 021117

Quantity recalled340 cases

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-0394-2016
FDA event ID: 72572
Recalling firm: Contes Pasta, Vineland, NJ
Brand: Metro Irresistibles
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: Frozen Meals

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

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

Where it was distributed

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

Connecticut Florida Illinois Indiana Michigan New Hampshire New Jersey New York Pennsylvania Vermont Wisconsin

Questions about this recall

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

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 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

4 other products · FDA event 72572

This product is part of a recall event; the main page for the event is Conte's Gluten Free Wheat Free Cheese Ravioli With Marinara recalled.

Reported	Class	Recall	Company	Reason	Where
23 Dec 2015	CLASS II	Conte's Gluten Free Wheat Free Cheese Ravioli With Marinara recalledConte's	Contes Pasta	Salmonella	11 states
23 Dec 2015	CLASS II	Conte's Gluten Free Wheat Free Cheese Ravioli recalledConte's	Contes Pasta	Salmonella	11 states
23 Dec 2015	CLASS II	Conte's Gluten Free Wheat Free Cheese Ravioli With Marinara Sauce recalledConte's	Contes Pasta	Salmonella	11 states
23 Dec 2015	CLASS II	Metro Irresistibles Gluten Free Cheese Ravioli 6- bags Use recalledMetro Irresistibles	Contes Pasta	Salmonella	11 states

More recalls from Contes Pasta

All 5

Reported	Class	Recall	Company	Reason	Where
23 Dec 2015Food	CLASS II	Metro Irresistibles Gluten Free Cheese Ravioli 6- bags Use recalledMetro Irresistibles	Contes Pasta	Salmonella	11 states
23 Dec 2015Food	CLASS II	Conte's Gluten Free Wheat Free Cheese Ravioli With Marinara Sauce recalledConte's	Contes Pasta	Salmonella	11 states
23 Dec 2015Food	CLASS II	Conte's Gluten Free Wheat Free Cheese Ravioli recalledConte's	Contes Pasta	Salmonella	11 states
23 Dec 2015Food	CLASS II	Conte's Gluten Free Wheat Free Cheese Ravioli With Marinara recalledConte's	Contes Pasta	Salmonella	11 states

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