CLASS II Food recall · Reported 25 Jan 2023 · FDA Enforcement Report
Orefresco Pasta Manicotti recalled by Caesar's Pasta
Caesar's Pasta is recalling Orefresco Pasta Manicotti, distributed in Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico. The recall was initiated on 29 Dec 2022 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-0308-2023
- FDA event ID
- 91424
- Recalling firm
- Caesar's Pasta, Blackwood, NJ
- Brand
- Orefresco
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 29 Dec 2022
- FDA classified
- 19 Jan 2023
- Reported
- 25 Jan 2023
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
- Reason category
- Listeria
- Product category
- Pasta & Noodles
Timeline
| 29 Dec 2022 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 19 Jan 2023 | Classified by FDA | +21 days |
| 25 Jan 2023 | 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
Possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes in frozen manicotti pasta.
Listeria monocytogenes can grow at refrigerator temperatures. Infection is most dangerous for pregnant women, newborns, older adults and people with weakened immune systems. Symptoms can appear up to 70 days after eating contaminated food.
Product as listed by the FDA
Orefresco Pasta Manicotti Net Wt. 10lbs. 3 oz. Keep Frozen 70019O UPC 048200237727 Caesar's Pasta Manicotti Net Wt. 10.3 lbs Keep Frozen 70019 UPC: 078411 100770
Where it was distributed
Distributed to distribution centers in PA and PR
Questions about this recall
Is Orefresco Pasta Manicotti recalled?
Yes. Caesar's Pasta recalled Orefresco Pasta Manicotti on 29 Dec 2022. The recall is Class II and its status is Terminated. Recall number F-0308-2023.
Why was it recalled?
Possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes in frozen manicotti pasta.
Which lots are affected?
Best By date of September 28, 2024
Where was it sold?
Distributed to distribution centers in PA and PR
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.
More recalls from Caesar's Pasta
All 3| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food | CLASS II | Beechers Gluten Free Kale And Rice Gartin recalled by Caesar's PastaBeechers | Caesar's Pasta | Listeria | NJ |
| Food | CLASS II | Caesars Sweet Potato Ravioli Samples recalled by Caesar's PastaCaesars | Caesar's Pasta | Listeria | NJ |
Other Pasta & Noodles recalls
All 129| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food | CLASS II | Ola-ola Pounded Groundnuts (intwilo) recalled by FayusOla-ola Pounded | Fayus | Undeclared Peanuts | TX |
| Food | CLASS II | (branded) Creamy Sesame Noodles recalled by Fly By JingFly By | Fly By Jing | Undeclared Allergens | Nationwide |
| Food | CLASS II | Lotsa Pasta International Food Shop Roasted Garlic Infused Olive Oil recalledLotsa | Hale | Botulism | KY |
| Food | CLASS I | Fresh Creative Foods Cooked Farfalle Pasta lb recalled | Nate's Fine Foods | Listeria | 4 states |
| Food | CLASS II | El Rojo Pasta De Harina, Wheat Pellets recalled by El Rojo WholesaleEl Rojo | El Rojo Wholesale | Lead & Heavy Metals | MN |